Should I Actually Pre-Pay for My Funeral?

Should I Pre-Pay for My Funeral?

Most people aren’t really comfortable with discussing any topic related to death. And if it's to do with their own, they would be even more reluctant to do so. However, there is now a tangible shift in this approach and thought process.

Many people are now pre-planning their funeral. When you pre-plan your funeral, you also have to pre-pay for it. Many people wonder whether this is the right way to go. Here we take a look at why it is a good idea to pre-pay for your funeral:

• Since you would be making the payment for the funeral on your own, that lifts the burden from your family’s shoulders, and they wouldn't have to pay a penny from their pockets when the time comes.
• Before you pay for your funeral, you would have detailed discussions with the funeral director about how you want the service to be conducted. This means the entire process will take place exactly as you want it to.
• There are times when family members have disagreements about the type of funeral service that needs to be held for the loved one that has passed away. When you prepay and pre-plan for your funeral, it automatically prevents this from happening. The funeral director will ensure that the entire service is conducted exactly as you planned it.
• The price if you pay today would remain the same, regardless of any inflation in the future. This means, your family wouldn't have to pay anything more when the funeral is actually conducted.
• When you plan your funeral down to the last detail, your family doesn’t have to worry about planning and organizing anything. This gives you the time you need to come to terms with the loss as well as interact with your family members.

If you want to make an appointment to discuss your pre-arrangements or would like to learn more about our funeral services, don’t hesitate to contact us at The Jerry Spears Company. Our team will be happy to help.