Funeral preplanning can be a complicated subject, but it may also be one of the most beneficial steps you take for your family’s well-being. When making plans with a loved one, approach the topic carefully. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you through the process.

How to Preplan a Funeral With a Loved One

Do:

Broach the topic gently.

Depending on your relationship, it may be tricky to bring up the subject of funeral preplanning. Be delicate. Begin by discussing family traditions and spiritual practices and gently guide the conversation to memorials. You could bring up your end-of-life plans and progress from there. There are no rights and wrongs. It’s simply a matter of being respectful and open to what your loved one wants.

Let them lead the conversation.

Ultimately, planning a funeral service is about fulfilling your loved one’s wishes. When you honor their requests, whether that means holding a small, intimate ceremony with only a handful of people in attendance or a grand-scale affair, you honor their life and memory and ease the burden on family members.

Don’t:

Neglect to include a funeral director.

Always turn to a funeral director for funeral preplanning. A professional can join your discussions and help guide you through the details regarding burials, cremations, casket and urn of choices, readings, flowers, and music.

Gloss over the importance of rearranging.

Focus on the advantages of preplanning a funeral. Not many people realize how valuable prearranging memorial services can be. Death isn’t often discussed until it happens. Advance planning spares you from having to make difficult decisions during periods of enormous grief. It can also save money, should you choose to pay for the service in full. Finally, it’s comforting knowing you have a plan for fulfilling the deceased’s end-of-life wishes.

Families in Morehead, KY, and surrounding areas trust the caring staff at Northcutt & Son Home For Funerals during times of grief. This family-owned funeral home assists grieving families with everything from funeral preplanning to making arrangements for memorials, cremations, and burials. Visit them online for more information about their services, or call them at (606) 784-6491 to speak with a compassionate staff member today.