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What is Pre-Planning?
To put it simply, pre-planning (sometimes also called “pre-arrangement”, “pre-arrangement planning” or “pre-need planning”) means setting up your funeral arrangements in advance before the need for these services occurs. This includes:
- Do you choose burial or cremation?
- What sort of religious rites do you prefer?
- Funeral service location and duration of the wake?
- Funeral service, location and duration of the wake
- Are there adequate funds to cover the entire process?
Why Pre-Planning is Important?
Funeral planning is a complex and sensitive matter, not knowing where to begin and deciding what needs to be done can be daunting for many. Many decisions must be taken within 1-2 hours, ranging from selecting a final resting place to planning a memorial service. This can be challenging for your family both emotionally and financially.
The advantages in pre-planning can benefit both you and your family or loved ones in many ways.
For Yourself
- You assume financial responsibility of your own funeral
- You will have time and space to consider all factors and concerns
- You can be self-reliant and choose the way you wish to be celebrated and remembered
- You get the option of paying over time through an instalment plan
- You will be able to enjoy greater peace of mind and complete financial planning
For Your Family
- Your family will know who to contact in the event of an emergency
- Your family will not be pressured into making hasty decisions
- Your family can focus on remembering and healing
- Your family can avoid being suddenly forced to spend a huge amount to finance a funeral
- Your family is protected from rising funeral costs due to inflation
Total Peace of Mind
5 Steps Guide to Pre-Planning
It can be an emotional experience during pre-planning to come in terms with your own mortality. Yet, it can be rewarding feeling to have put your affairs in place which will enable you and your family will have peace of mind to live life to the fullest.
Life every major decision in life, pre-planning is not an easy task. It is for this reason that we should pre-plan as soon as possible so that we can have the time and space to consider before committing to any decisions. Below are six easy steps guide to pre-planning which can help make your decision-making easier.
- Research and compare bereavement care providers
- Assess your budget and payment options
- Consider how you would like to be remembered or memorialised
- Decide on how you would like to be laid to rest
- Ensure your loved ones are informed of your wishes and arrangements
Start your pre-planning now!
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