Funeral planning is a complicated and challenging process that doesn’t need to be made harder with last-minute cemetery plot purchasing. To help ease the grieving and planning processes, consider purchasing a cemetery plot in advance. Here are a few of the reasons pre-purchasing a burial plot can help. 

Why You Should Buy Cemetery Plots in Advance 

1. Limited Space 

Cemeteries are not limitless plots of land; they’re often relatively small and walled in with little room to expand. This restriction means that available plots are limited, making it essential to choose your desired plot quickly. There’s rarely a guarantee that your desired parcel will be available after death or cremation. When buying early, you will save the perfect burial site for yourself or your family member. 

2. More Time for Decision Making 

If you begin funeral planning and cemetery plot arrangements well in advance, then there’s more time to search for the perfect resting place. You can use valuable time comparing prices and locations to make the best decision for yourself or a family member without feeling rushed. Grieving family members will worry less about funeral arrangements and more about managing and coping with their feelings.

3. Increasing Prices

Every year, the cost of goods and services rises, including those related to funeral planning. In tandem, cemeteries running out of space may increase the price of their plots as their land diminishes, causing grieving families to pay out of pocket. By purchasing a plot early, you and your family will save extra money that is useful in other areas of the funeral planning process.

Funeral planning is complex and often stressful, but you don’t have to manage it alone. The compassionate staff at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home understand the distress brought on by planning memorial services and are here to help. From pre-planning and arrangements to cremation and burial, they’re here to guide you through the process. Learn more about their services by visiting their website or calling today at (608) 269-6666.