Getting your funeral plans in order allows you and your loved ones peace of mind, knowing you have taken care of details and made your wishes known. Many times, however, there are more details than you realized, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Not to worry that’s why we’re here! With this list of things to consider when preplanning, you can rest assured you’ve covered all your bases:
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Should you prepay for your funeral when you pre-plan it? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t given much thought to the costs associated with a funeral and likely haven’t put aside thousands of dollars specifically for the occasion.On the other hand, neither have your family members!
Let’s face it, no one wants to think about their own mortality. The fact is, most people feel uncomfortable enough just talking about death, much less planning for it!
If you’ve ever lost a loved one, you know it can be overwhelming having to plan and create a funeral service. Having guests, friends, or other family members assist takes a huge weight off the shoulders of those grieving and gives them the chance to step back and reflect on their loved one through the process of planning and preparing for their celebration.
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Everybody grieves differently, and it’s important to understand, that’s okay! Despite a widely-held belief in stages of the grieving process, and predetermined notions of how we should all behave in mourning, the truth of the matter is, grieving is unique for everyone. We may experience common emotions, however, not in the same order, not within the same time period, and certainly not always in the same way.
