Thinking about the end of life when you are still in good health may seem counter-intuitive, but funeral pre-planning is one of the most compassionate things you can do for your family. Learn more about what pre-planning includes in the guide below.

Guide to Funeral Pre-Planning

Why Should You Pre-Plan Your Funeral?

A funeral includes many components, from the obituary to your preferred type of service and where you wish to be buried, scattered, or interred. These decisions can be overwhelming for bereaved family members. By pre-planning these steps, you relieve loved ones of the stress of trying to imagine and carrying out what you would have wanted. Pre-payment allows you to buy services at current prices, rather than have the family spend more when the date comes. A pre-arranged funeral can also help minimize disputes among family members about the service details and how remains should be handled.

What Should Funeral Pre-Planning Include? 

Pre-planned funerals may include any of the following:

• Type of service: The options available to you include a wake, visitation, viewing, church service, burial service, or cremation.
• Memorial details: Choose the officiant, cemetery or internment location, music, memorial donations, flowers, and readings.
• Burial products: You can select a casket or container for ashes, or memorial items such as a bench or plaque in a favorite location.
• Guests: Include a list of family or friends and their addresses to invite, especially if they live far away and aren’t well-known among your other family members.
• Obituary details: One of the most challenging tasks for your bereaved loved ones will be to write the obituary you would have wanted. Write it yourself, or make a list of things you will want included, such as honors, awards, or specific life experiences.

Give your family peace of mind by pre-planning your funeral. For compassionate and experienced assistance making pre-arrangements, contact DiPonzio Funeral Home Inc. in Rochester, NY. They offer help with every aspect of planning, from traditional to green burials, printed memorial items, video tributes, and grief education and support. Call (585) 429-6700 to make an appointment or visit the website to see a full range of offerings.