Pre-Planning for the Young

Published On: August 1st, 2024

Cemetery pre-planning is important for everyone, but it’s especially smart for young people. The younger you are, the more you stand to benefit from the advantages pre-planning has to offer. Not only can young people achieve peace of mind for the future, but they can save big money while they’re at it. Don’t just take my word for it, consider a case study from Ridge Hill Memorial Park.

One person, let’s call her Jane, decided to pre-plan with Ridge Hill Memorial Park in 2020 at the age of 75. She paid $4950 for her cemetery plot, opening and closing, and her memorial marker. Today in 2024 the same thing would have cost her $5500, but since Jane pre-planned she was protected against the price changes. Jane got a great deal, and she will continue to see better value every year that passes!

Now consider another person, let’s call him Bill, who pre-planned with Ridge Hill Memorial Park in 1980 at the age of 35. Bill had to manage the final arrangements for a loved one who passed unexpectedly, and he wanted to make sure his own kids never had to do the same. He pre-planned his cemetery plot, opening and closing, and his memorial marker for a total of $1600. That was a lot of money for Bill in 1980 but he took advantage of Ridge Hill’s 0% financing plan, which is still offered to this day. His pricing was locked in as soon as he made his minimal down payment, and the monthly payments were easy to keep up with. Now, 44 years later, Bill is 79 and has never regretted pre-planning with Ridge Hill. He’s watched prices go up over the years, but he never had to worry about paying a cent more. He’s also never had to worry about his loved ones inheriting the financial and emotional burden of making his final arrangements. He even made some changes to his memorial marker about 20 years ago, which didn’t cost him a penny because Ridge Hill doesn’t charge for minor adjustments to pre-planned arrangements. Bill got a fantastic deal at Ridge Hill Memorial Park!

So, do you want to be Jane or Bill when it comes to cemetery pre-planning? They both benefited, but Bill certainly did better. Unfortunately, the fact is most young people don’t even think about pre-planning, even though we’ll all have final expenses at some point. I encourage you to strongly consider cemetery pre-planning with Ridge Hill Memorial Park, no matter your age. I can’t think of a smarter investment for you and your loved ones.

Ridge Hill Memorial Park
44805 N. Ridge Rd. Amherst, OH 44001
440-233-5113 : www.ridgehillmp.org

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