The Act of Love: Pre-Planning Your Cemetery Arrangements

Pre-planning your cemetery arrangements is a profound act of love that offers financial and emotional benefits for you and your family. By taking these steps in advance, you ensure a smoother process during a difficult time and make critical decisions that reflect your preferences. Here’s how pre-planning can make a significant difference:

1. Lessen the Impact of Bereavement: During grief, your loved ones will find comfort in knowing your wishes are already in place. Pre-planning reduces the emotional strain on your family by eliminating the need for them to make quick decisions during an already challenging time.
2. Guarantee Your Burial Preferences: Ensure that your burial wishes are honored precisely as you desire. Preplanning secures these details if you prefer a specific burial location or have particular traditions you want to follow.
3. Prevent Emotional Overspending: In grief, families may feel pressured to spend more on funeral arrangements. Pre-planning helps prevent emotional overspending by making decisions calmly and rationally ahead of time.
4. Lock in Today’s Prices: By arranging your cemetery plans now, you lock in current prices, protecting yourself and your family from future inflation and price increases. This can result in significant savings over time.
5. Gain Security and Peace of Mind: Knowing everything is taken care of brings a great sense of security and peace of mind. Rest assured that your family will not be burdened with these decisions later.

Our Family Service Counselors are here to provide more information and answer any questions. Feel free to call or visit our office. While we accommodate walk-ins, calling ahead for an appointment ensures we can dedicate the appropriate time to address your questions and requests thoroughly.