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The idea of planning your own funeral ahead of time might sound morbid. While nobody likes to discuss death, preplanning allows you to make all the important decisions right now and lessen everyone else’s burden in the future. Here are some good reasons to preplan your funeral.

3 Benefits of Preplanning Your Funeral

1. Lessen Financial Burden

Funeral costs in America have risen at almost twice the rate of other consumer goods. You don’t want your loved ones to worry about coming up with the money to pay for yours. Preplanning ensures your funeral is paid for at today’s prices. 

2. Reduce Family Arguments

If you don’t plan your funeral ahead of time, your family will be left to make all the decisions. It’s unlikely that everyone will agree on every little detail. For example, some family members might want to hold the service in a church while others may want it to be less religious. Making plans ahead of time can prevent family conflict during an already difficult time.

3. Minimize Stress

funeralPlanning and organizing a funeral is especially stressful for family members who have just lost a loved one. It can be difficult for them to focus on making the arrangements when they’re grieving. If you plan your funeral in advance, your family members will have one less thing to worry about. They will then have more time to work through their grief and notify others about your death.

 

If you have additional questions about preplanning your funeral, turn to the professionals at Porto Funeral Homes. The funeral home has been serving the New Haven County, CT, community for more than 75 years and offers everything from traditional ceremonies to cremation services. They strive to make the process as simple as possible and can also help create personal tributes to cherish the memory of the deceased. For more information about their services, call (203) 467-3000 in East Haven or (203) 934-5000 for their West Haven location. You can also visit their website.

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