We discuss a lot of difficult topics surrounding death and dying on the Park blog. We’ve talked about pre-planning funeral arrangements before, but today we are diving a little deeper to talk about the benefits of prepaying for your own funeral.
Find your peace of mind
Like any big life event, a funeral is an important and auspicious day. If you have specific desires for the day, the best way to make that happen is to pre-plan and prepay. Making this decision gives you the opportunity to plan all of the details. Some people find this comforting and to be an act of taking care of their loved ones. The funeral providers you choose will carry out the proceedings exactly as you wish.
Simplify things for your family
Losing a loved one is already so hard. Moving right into planning funeral arrangements only adds to their stress and sadness. Prepaying your funeral costs removes this burden from your family. You are gifting them the time to grieve and support each other without trudging through the funeral planning process. They won’t have to make quick decisions and worry about the associated costs.
Avoid family disputes
Because of the heavy emotions that come with grief and loss, unwanted disputes can arise during the stressful planning process. With prepaid arrangements, there is no opportunity for disagreements about plans and money. The plans are clearly made, the family can focus on remembering the good times and start healing.
Financial stability
Prepaying now means the costs are covered by today’s price. Funeral costs increase with inflation, locking in now could save your family significant money. Connect with your financial advisor to discuss the different options available to you for prepaying, such as life insurance.
Choosing to prepay for your funeral is a very practical decision. It’s becoming more common and people are talking about it, which helps. This decision makes financial sense, it’s helpful to your loved ones, it makes sure your wishes are honored and it can avoid added family stress and drama. If you have questions, the friendly staff at the Park can always help. Reach out today.