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It can be difficult to think about your end-of-life arrangements. However, funeral planning is actually a helpful way to reduce stress and make loss just a little bit easier to handle. Though most would benefit from doing so, there are common misconceptions that prevent many from going this route. Here are just a few of these myths and why they aren’t true. 

What People Get Wrong About Funeral Planning

1. It’s Not Necessary if Your Finances Are Good

If you know that you will have plenty of money in the bank when you pass, it’s easy to think that’s all you need to ensure proper funeral arrangements. But preplanning benefits everyone, not only those on a budget. Doing so ensures your loved ones don’t fret over the details or overspend unnecessarily, and that every aspect is taken care of so that no one will be financially impacted. 

2. My Family Won’t Want to Discuss Death

Funeral planningBringing up the topic of death and funeral planning can feel like an imposition on loved ones. But knowing your wishes and how you want them carried out can be a huge relief to your family. Moreover, knowing the arrangements are already paid for will lift the burden of expense from their minds. You might be surprised at how willing they are to gently review the situation and your preferences. 

3. Everything Can Be Arranged After I’m Gone

It’s true that your family can make funeral arrangements for you after you pass. However, not only does this leave your final wishes open to interpretation, but it also places a huge logistical and financial burden on your loved ones, who will already be dealing with grief. As you’ll discover when you begin planning, it’s not always an easy or straightforward task. But, in so doing, you save your family the stress and trouble at a difficult time. 

 

Fossum Funeral Home in Onalaska, WI, has been providing caring, compassionate, and reliable funeral planning services for residents of La Crosse and Trempealeau Counties since 1926. They also offer everything from memorials to commemorative website creations and healing assistance for families dealing with loss to make the difficult process as easy and personalized as possible. Visit their website to learn more about planning ahead, or call (608) 783-9777 to speak with a representative. 

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