Important Steps to Make Pre-Need Funeral Planning Easier

Planning ahead for funeral arrangements, or pre-need planning, is one of the most beneficial tasks you can do for yourself or your loved ones.

Rather than deal with the extra stress and emotional difficulties that come with making arrangements at the time of death, planning ahead saves time, reduces potential disagreements among family members, and addresses all the finances and paperwork before they’re needed.

Talk it Over with Your Loved Ones

The first step is to talk about the idea of making pre-arrangements with your loved ones. This is also a great time to discuss any special requests to be carried out. Overall, this conversation will help shape the plans you’ll eventually make.

Gather All Necessary Documentation

Having all the required paperwork in place is a timesaver and will ease the burden on your family at the time of death, sparing them from having to track down any needed documentation. Many people choose to make a special file for this purpose. It should contain things like bank account information, insurance policies, estate information, a trust or will and power of attorney, as well as other financial and employment information. Once you have your files all set, it’s time to set up a planning meeting.

Plan the Details and for the Expenses

When you meet with your funeral director, you can go over the type of services and burial you envision, and explain any special requests that are part of the plan. These will all factor into the associated costs of the funeral service, burial location, and casket or urn.

With the end-of-life documents prepared and the kind of service you envision officially planned, you can rest assured knowing that the details will be taken care of when the time comes. This process makes things much easier for your loved ones.

For more information on pre-need planning, please visit thejonesfh.com or call us at 815-288-2241.

Jones Funeral Home

204 S Ottawa Ave

Dixon, IL 61021