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Addressing end-of-life decisions may not be an activity you look forward to. However, funeral pre-planning can benefit both you and your loved ones. If you’re on the fence about meeting with a funeral director, use the following frequently asked questions to learn more.

4 FAQ About Funeral Pre-Planning

What decisions are addressed?

During pre-planning sessions with a funeral director, you can lay out clear directives for every aspect of your service. You’ll probably start by choosing between burial and cremation and then move on to interment location and specifications for the casket or urn. Whether you’d like to have a military, religious, or nondenominational service, you can select all the minute funerary details—from the music and flowers to the pallbearers and speakers.

What are the benefits?

Everyone knows the stress of planning an event, such as a wedding or surprise birthday party. However, due to the solemn nature of funerals, funeral planning is on a whole other level.

When you take matters into your own hands, you free loved ones from the stress of hurrying to pull together details and make decisions in the days following your passing. You’ll also help them feel secure, knowing your wishes are being carried out as you would wish. In addition to avoiding decision fatigue, paying for funeral expenses in advance will save your family from worrying over financial requirements.

What happens if prices change down the line?

funeral pre-planningPlanning ahead could save your family money, too. Since prices change over time due to inflation, the cost of some funeral arrangements may be significantly higher when you pass. However, by pre-planning, you can lock in current rates and make the cost of your funeral less expensive for your survivors.

What if the funeral home closes?

Although funeral homes are often decades-long businesses, you may be concerned by this “what if.” Luckily, the money you set aside for your funeral will go into a state-backed account. Even if a funeral home closes, your family can transfer the money elsewhere.

 

Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home has been serving residents In Dayton, OH, and nearby communities of West Carrollton, Miamisburg, Troy, and Tipp City for nearly a century. Their compassionate directors and assistants will work with you to plan a goodbye that brings peace to the whole family. To learn more about their funeral pre-planning offerings, including grief counseling resources, visit their website, or call (937) 253-1441 to schedule an appointment.

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