Pre-Arranging A Funeral Service
Pre-Arrange Your Funeral
Now more than ever before people are pre-arranging their own funerals. Historically people have focused on using a Will to decide what will happen after their passing, but in many cases this isn't applicable to their funeral.
Not only can pre arranging your funeral ease substantial responsibility for someone close to you at a difficult time, it may also bring them a smile when the staff at Parsons tell them what song or other arrangements you have made.
As an example, a woman recently arranged for a luxury car to take her only daughter and carer to her wake after the funeral. This was a beautiful moment, which completely took the daughter by surprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Pre Arrange Your Funeral
The reason why people decide to pre-arrange a funeral is largely to do with 'stress'. Often, people will have experienced the challenges of preparing a funeral for a loved one and will want to spare their family from the same challenges.
The other reason to pre-arrange a funeral is because there is no cost. All you are doing is preparing for the future and ensuring that your family, and you yourself, will have peace of mind.
Examples of Pre Arranging
Many people will decide to arrange their own funeral. This is the most simple case, as they are able to do everything themselves immediately.
Other people may decide to pre arrange when a loved one is no longer able to. This could be for an elderly family member for example. This allows families to prepare and communicate with their loved one on what they want before the emotionally challenging time of the passing of a loved one.
Who Can Undertake This?
Anyone. Because there is no cost associated, it is possible to pre-arrange for yourself, for a family member or a friend. It is recommended that you have the permission of the person however, to avoid any issues or conflicting arrangements.
Often, in the case of making an arrangement for a loved one, people will do so on their behalf (if the loved one is unable), with their instructions. Or people may decide to provide some basic information which can be difficult to discuss after a persons passing.
For more information, you can also check the Money Smart website.
