After losing a loved one, planning a memorial service is often heartbreaking and stressful, requiring family members to make some difficult decisions during one of the hardest times in their lives. Fortunately, many funeral homes gives you the option of pre-planning your memorial service, removing this strain on your loved ones while ensuring your wishes are respected. While thinking about your own funeral is never pleasant, making your arrangements in advance has some compelling advantages.

3 Benefits of a Pre-Planned Memorial Service

1. Reducing Stress for Your Family

Planning a memorial service requires making countless decisions, from finding an appropriate funeral home to choosing clothes for a deceased loved one. For many families, this process can be overwhelming, making grieving even more difficult. Pre-planning allows you to make these decisions for your family so they can concentrate on supporting one another.

2. Your Wishes Will Be Respected

No matter how often you've verbally expressed your wishes regarding the disposition of your remains and what kind of memorial service you would prefer, the only way to ensure they're followed is to pre-plan the service yourself. Not only does this ensure your wishes will be honored, but it will also prevent disagreements and fights among your family members.

3. Saving Your Loved Ones Money

While you aren't required to pay for a pre-planned funeral in advance, doing so may save your family from unexpected burial expenses. Pre-funding your plan also locks you in at the current rates, protecting you from the effects of inflation.

At Leo M. Bean And Sons Funeral Home, you can always expect compassionate treatment by a highly trained staff who has been serving the Rochester, NY, area for more than 40 years. Learn more about the benefits of a pre-planned memorial service online now, or call (585) 426-7830 to speak with a member of their caring team.