Your own passing can be an unsettling thought. But lately, a higher number of people are taking a more pragmatic approach to their memorial. They’re planning what they would like their headstones to look like in advance. While it may feel uncomfortable talking about such a sensitive and emotional subject, there are benefits to thinking ahead. Below, find out how selecting your headstone in advance can help you and your family.

3 Benefits of Choosing Your Headstone Before Burial

1. Make It Personal

In an age where individuality is celebrated, it’s understandable that many people want to have a say in the object that will memorialize them. There are many choices and styles available for a headstone or monument. The type of stone used, the finishing, and the lettering are but a few of the elements that you can customize. When you plan your memorial in advance, you have the freedom to design a headstone fitting for you.

2. Take the Pressure Off Family Members  

When a loved one passes, it can be hard for the family to choose a headstone. They are already going through an extremely emotional time, and this task can feel like an additional burden. There is a lot of pressure on family members to do their loved one justice while still coming to terms with what has happened. Choosing it in advance takes away that stress, since your family knows that everything is as you wish. You can also involve them in the process if you so choose. 

3. Relieve Financial Burden

One practical benefit of purchasing your headstone in advance is to pay it off before you need it. Life can change at any time, and you never know what your financial situation may be in years to come. This gives you an opportunity to relieve your family of paying for it later on. 

McGee Monuments, based in downtown Rochester, NY, have supported many families through the process of deciding on a monument for their loved one, and they understand what an emotional experience this can be. Their professional, caring team will guide you every step of the way, whether that be choosing a headstone, selecting a font style, completing inscription dates, or understanding cemetery regulations. If you’d like to make an appointment with them to discuss your options, visit their website or call them on (585) 546-4602.