5 tips for making your own Funeral Plans

Making your own funeral plans can be an extremely hard thing to do for many people, as it deals with the issue of your own mortality. But by dealing with these plans in life, you alleviate your family of the tough decisions associated with planning your funeral when you do pass away, and allow them time to grieve properly.

Below are some tips for constructing funeral plans:

• Do what is right for you . This is one of the most important factors when it comes to funeral planning. Remember that this is your funeral, and by taking care of the preparations gives you the full right to decide what you want after your passing. If you want a ceremony full of rock music or poetry readings, this is your chance do let this be known. Voicing your wishes will mean that your family will know the appropriate way to honor your memory.

• Make a list. While telling your family your wishes is one thing, you can be absolutely clear about your requests by putting them in writing. Make a list of all the details that you want for your ceremony. Remember to include the following things on the list: Service location (church location); clergy; visitations; music choices; obituary; pallbearers; clothing; cremation or burial; if burial, then which cemetery; if cremation, ashes scattered or buried;

• Funeral Insurance. It is becoming increasingly popular for people to plan and also pay for their funeral. Funeral insurance policies allow for people to pre-pay and designate funds through an appropriate policy for their own funeral, without heaping the burden on their loved ones. While it may be worth buying for people in certain situations, others shun the idea and prefer to invest the money in their own way and have it aside for their funeral. Also remember that planning your funeral doesn’t necessarily mean paying for it too – it just makes your family aware of your final wishes.

• Make a will. Having a will drawn up is essential - no matter what your financial status is. If you pass away without a proper will, the state will take over and your final wishes may not be honored. For a fee, a lawyer or attorney will draw up a will for you, where you will list all your assets (such as property and stocks) and well as state who you wish to pass on personal items to.

• Costs. Be realistic and only get things that you can afford. If your budget is going to be tight, then consider options such as renting a casket, and possibly cremation which can be almost half the cost of burial in some areas.

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