Although it may be uncomfortable to ponder, preplanning your funeral can be one of the most beneficial steps you can take for your family. Doing so allows you to determine as much or as little of the service as you wish. Here are three reasons to consider it.

Why Preplan Your Funeral?

1. Ease the Family Burden

It can be enormously difficult for loved ones to plan a funeral during their time of grief. By taking proactive steps to plan the service first, you can ease some of their stress and allow them time to grieve. It will also give your family peace of mind to know that they’re honoring your wishes exactly as you laid them out.

2. Minimize Financial Strain

Part of funeral planning involves determining the financial details. The expenses can often be too great for some families to handle comfortably. By preplanning the service yourself, you can pay for it in advance so your loved ones don’t have to worry about this concern. It’s one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave to them.

Plus, you don’t have to pay it all at once; ask about payment plans.

3. Express Your Wishes

Perhaps you have a vision of the service. This is your opportunity to be as specific as you want. Include information about everything, such as the people you wish to speak, the songs to play, the flowers to display, whether you prefer burial or cremation, and the charity you want mourners to consider for donations. This is your service, and making these decisions while you’re healthy can give you some comfort.

Families in Cincinnati, OH, trust in the caring and compassionate staff at Frederick Funeral Home. Serving the community since 1932, the family-owned and -operated funeral home will assist you with preplanning. Visit their website or call (513) 522-3700 to find out more about their services, including burial or cremation arrangements.