One of the current trends among seniors and people of middle age is funeral planning in advance. Rather than leaving arrangements and payment to their survivors, many people prefer to make plans themselves and pay for the service ahead of time. Below are some of the key advantages of funeral pre-planning.

3 Advantages of Funeral Pre-Planning

1. Remove Burden From Loved Ones

Upon passing, your friends and family will be grieving and upset. By pre-planning the funeral, you remove the organizational burden and allow them to deal with the loss singularly. Moreover, funerals can cost thousands — or tens of thousands — of dollars. Pre-paying keeps the cost from falling on someone who can’t afford it.

2. Pay in Advance

Funeral planning early on means you’ll pay the funerary costs of today's prices. Even if you live for several more decades, the funeral arrangements are already paid for — and you avoid the cost of years of appreciating funeral prices. This could save you and your loved ones hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

3. You Have Control

What type of casket do you want? How ornate a service? Where do you wish to be buried? Would you rather be cremated and have your ashes scattered somewhere meaningful? With funeral pre-planning, you get to make all of these decisions. You are in control of the service, and family members and friends never have to guess at what you'd want.

To discuss advance funeral planning with an experienced, compassionate funeral director, contact Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes in Cincinnati, OH. They have provided respectful, dignified services for clients throughout the Tri-state area since 1938. They offer funeral and cremation services, as well as prayer cards, memorial folders, caskets, and cremation urns. Visit their website to submit a funeral pre-planning form or call (513) 661-4059 to schedule a consultation.