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If you've had to make difficult decisions regarding an end-of-life remembrance for someone close to you, then you know how emotionally difficult it can be to make funeral arrangements. Planning your funeral service in advance will help ease the pain and stress your loved ones will feel after you’ve passed. No matter your age, making these funeral arrangements will help those you cherish grieve and begin the healing process after you’re gone.

Why Pre-Plan Your Funeral?

Planning your funeral services ahead of time gives you more control over what will happen in the future. It also gives your family peace of mind knowing specific funeral arrangements have already been made. Going through the pre-planning process allows you to make difficult decisions in a controlled atmosphere where you won't feel rushed or overwhelmed. 

Pre-planning also allows you time to consider how your memorial services or funeral will be funded. The financial burden of a funeral often falls on the loved ones left behind and, while it's not required, pre-paying for your funeral will help your family avoid future costs. 

What Can Be Pre-Planned?

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Flowers

Flowers are a simple item to add to your funeral plan. Deciding what kind of flowers, the arrangement of those flowers, and which flower shop to use are all things you can take care of ahead of time. 

Burial, Cremation, or Donation

One of the hardest decisions for loved ones to make is whether or not their loved one wanted to be buried, cremated, or donated. If you want a burial, you can select the cemetery and plots. If you're being cremated, you can note how you'd like your remains to be kept or decide where you'd like your ashes to be spread. Donating your body to science for medical research purposes is also an option that many consider. 

Obituary

Jotting down information that you'd like to be included in your obituary, or writing your obituary yourself, will give you control over what is said in the announcement of your passing. Your loved ones won't have to guess what you'd want to be written if you tell them in advance.

Type of Service

The kind of service you would like is something that can often be overlooked in the pre-planning process, but it's important to consider.  You can choose from a traditional religious ceremony, a simple memorial service, or a military service if you've served. Deciding this ahead of time will mean there is one less thing for your family to worry about later on. 

 

Are you feeling uneasy about pre-planning your funeral, or about making funeral arrangements in general? Contact the compassionate and reliable experts at Koch Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud, IL. They will help guide you through this challenging process to make sure all of your wants and needs are taken care of before you pass. Schedule an appointment with them by calling (618) 282-2325, or look at their online funeral pre-planning checklist.

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