Taking care of your funeral arrangements now means you can avoid leaving your family to deal with planning immediately after your passing. Pre-planning will give them one less thing to worry about and is a helping hand during an inherently stressful time. At Holman-Howe Funeral Homes in Lebanon, MO, their experienced funeral directors stress the importance of taking the initiative to be proactive.

Here are a few benefits of pre-planning your funeral:

• Cover Costs Ahead of Time: When you plan your funeral, you’re able to closely examine and understand the costs associated with the service. This allows you to make necessary arrangements and gives your family the financial security to cover the costs with ease.
• Ensure Your Wishes Are Followed: Whether you’re pre-planning your funeral or your memorial service, you’ll want to know your wishes are carried out. Pre-planning your funeral arrangements gives you the chance to make this happen and eliminates the guesswork for your family.
• Allows Your Loved Ones to Grieve in Peace: When you pass, your family should have the opportunity to grieve without the added stress of planning services on their own. Pre-planning with the help of a funeral home director lifts the weight from their shoulders and grants them time to process their grief.
• Gives Your Family Closure: When your family is responsible for the planning, they’re often so fixated on bringing everything together that they’re unable to focus on the sole purpose of the service—celebrating your life and gaining closure now that you’re gone. With pre-planning, they’ll be able to center their attention on their grief and begin healing. 

 Whether you’re looking for a dedicated funeral home to handle your funeral arrangements or want input on important aspects of planning a memorial service, the staff at Holman-Howe Funeral Homes can assist you. Visit their website to learn more about their pre-planning process and call 417-935-2244 to speak with a director today.