While planning your own funeral services is a sensitive and difficult task, it’s not an unusual one. In fact, many individuals take on the challenge of pre-planning their funerals to relieve their loved ones of this duty. At Morris Funeral Home, based in Wayne, West Virginia, planning for the unexpected is important. The experienced team can help you with this major life choice.

It’s important to understand what goes into the process of pre-planning your funeral services. If you already have a general idea of exactly what you’d like, you may find it very quick to plan your funeral services. But if you’re still in the process of thoughtfully considering all of the elements, be aware that it could take some time.

You’ll need to focus on the type of service you’d prefer. Is your preference to be buried or cremated? Would you prefer a graveside service or a service at the crematorium? Would you prefer an extensive funeral service with guests or merely a grave or crematory service?

Perhaps you would prefer to have a casual memorial service after the cremation or burial. This is a simple way to allow your loved ones some private time to share in their grief with one another, remember the good times, and spend some time together.

You will also need to make important decisions about the course the funeral services will take. What music, poems, or readings do you like? They can all be incorporated into the pre-planning funeral process. Consider whether you would like to have a viewing prior to the service, a wake, or a visitation. You can even choose a casket or an urn if you wish.

Finally, consider the people who will represent you at your funeral service, from pallbearers to eulogists and singers. Perhaps you’d like your memory honored with a donation to a meaningful charity.

Clearly, there are many things to consider during the pre-planning funeral process. For this reason, it’s not necessarily a quick process, but the more you think about it, the more likely you are to develop a clear idea of the ideal funeral service for you. If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch with the professionals at Morris Funeral Home. Visit the website or call (304) 272-5171.