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You don’t have to be ill to pre-plan your funeral. As intimidating as the idea may sound, advanced planning will give you the opportunity to arrange your affairs on your own terms. Death can happen when we least expect it, so it’s important to prepare for it. Additionally, you’ll spare your grieving family from having to make difficult decisions after your passing. While you will be making the pre-arrangements, it’s helpful to reach out to a loved one during each of the following steps for emotional support.

How to Plan Your Funeral Ahead of Time

1. Find a Funeral Director

Enlisting the services of a funeral home can help you thoroughly navigate your options. A funeral director will explain the different memorial, burial, and cremation services, as well as fulfill your personal requests and wishes. Donating your body to science is another option the director can explain in detail.

2. Learn About the Payment Options

FuneralPre-planning typically requires a payment for some of the services being rendered. If you will be consulting with your family, you can discuss which methods will be considered or whether you will pay for the entire funeral in advance. Burial trusts are a viable option that allow the funeral to be paid for in advance.

3. Make Cemetery Arrangements

If you decide on a cemetery burial, you will need to choose a location and coordinate with the funeral home so they can make the arrangements on your behalf. Headstones, plaques, and memorial statues should be researched and selected for your burial plot.

4. Choose the Services You Want

Do you want a religious ceremony, graveside services, or a simple memorial? The choice will be yours to make. With careful consideration, you can choose each aspect, from the location of the funeral, to the casket and clothing you will wear, to music that will be played, and the food to be served at the gathering, if you opt for one.

5. Decide Who Will Participate

From the guest list to the officiant and the pallbearers, you will need to decide who to invite and which people will be part of the service. You will need to speak with them in advance to ensure they’ll be prepared to participate.

 

Pre-arranging your funeral will provide peace of mind for you and your family. Porto Funeral Homes in New Haven County, CT, will help you handle every detail to your exact specifications. Call their compassionate team at (203) 467-3000, or visit the website for more information.

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