Whether you prefer an in-gound burial or above-ground burial, you may already have a final resting place in mind—one that your loved ones can visit and think fondly on shared memories. If you have one in mind, it pays to purchase your grave site or cemetery plot sooner rather than later. Instead of postponing this to-do until after retirement, consider the following reasons to be proactive.

3 Reasons to Purchase a Burial Plot Before Retirement

1. Reserve Your Favorite Spot

Although loved ones pass on every day, the planet’s square footage remains static. When your family has to choose a spot for your burial, the location you wished for may no longer be available. Whether you’ve always envisioned a place under a flowering tree or a plot near your parents, reserve the space as soon as your mind is made up.

2. Save Money

Because of inflation, almost everything you can buy now will be more expensive in the future. Since real estate is finite, grave sites will be no exception. By purchasing your plot now, your familty  will have one less cost to deal with when you are gone.  If you don’t have a will or if you expect your family to pay for your funeral, you’ll save them the expense of securing a cemetery plot if you purchase it now.

3. Shop Around

On the other hand, you may not know where you want to be buried. By starting the shopping process in middle age, you’ll have years to settle on a location. If you don’t choose a plot now and were to pass suddenly, your family would have to select a site in a matter of days.

If you’re ready to choose a grave site, turn to Oak Grove Cemetery of La Crosse, WI. They’ve been laying loved ones to rest since 1852 across 80 acres of vibrant green lawns, picturesque hills, and towering trees. To learn more about Oak Grove, visit their website, or call (608) 782-6956 today to speak with a member of their caring and compassionate staff.