Checklists for Funeral Preparation and Other Tips and Ideas

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Checklists for Funeral Preparation and Other Tips and Ideas

Preparing a funeral can be hard work, especially as you usually have to do it while in the midst of grieving. Hello. My name is Barb, and when my mother passed, I was tasked with planning her funeral. I was the only child to live close to her, and it made sense for me to plan it. At first, the process was overwhelming, but ultimately, it became a cathartic way to express my sadness. Now, I want to help others plan funerals so I decided to create this blog full of tips and advice. I offer you my sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, and I invite you to explore my blog. I hope that it makes a difficult time easier for you.

 

4 Reasons Why You Should Start Planning For Your Funeral Today

22 February 2016
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For the most part, funerals are unexpected. They are something that springs up on you due to the untimely and unfortunate passing of a loved one. However, this does not have to be the case. In fact, thanks to pre-planned funeral arrangements, you too can start to plan your funeral way ahead of time. Of course, the concept might sound a little weird to you. But here are 4 reasons why you should seriously consider it.

Have a say in your funeral plans

Most funerals are planned by bereaved family members and friends in a manner that closely replicates what the deceased would have wanted. That is why funerals are sometimes referred to as the 'last wishes' or 'final wishes'. However, if you really want your funeral to be carried out as you wish – plan it! Talk to a funeral planner and arrange how you would like your funeral to be done, from the location to the finances and program. Then your last wishes can truly be your 'last wishes'.

Don't leave your family financially strained

Funerals cost quite a bit of money to arrange. As a result, it is not unheard of to have family members struggling to raise the funds needed to plan a decent funeral for the deceased. By pre-planning your funeral, you can keep such a scenario from happening. Through structured weekly or monthly payments, you can steadily raise the money needed to give you a final send-off, one where your close family and friends will not be left financially inconvenienced.

Dare to be different

Considering that most funerals are carried out the traditional way, a pre-planned funeral plan is quite a unique arrangement. Many will not be expecting it. A pre-planned funeral is therefore a perfect arrangement is you want your final affairs to be handled differently. Apart from being surprising, it can be a final gift, an funeral event for them to remember you by.

Why not?

Before, pre-planned funerals did not exist. The idea itself would have even been considered bizarre. However, the concept is now very much accepted in society and is no longer a taboo. So while as before you couldn't have planned your own funeral due to lack of proper means, today there are no obstacles to doing the same. There are numerous pre-planned funeral plans that one can subscribe to.

Think a pre-planned funeral is a great idea? Sit down with a funeral planner and design of your own. You can set your budget, payment installments, and many other details.