Pre-Planning Checklist

Planning ahead. It’s something we do all our lives. We plan for college, marriage, having children, retirement, and many other special events in our lives. Pre-planning of our funerals is another logical step in our lives. 

Why plan ahead?

• Relieve your family members of the emotional burden associated with making decisions at an already highly emotional time.  Planning ahead can help reduce stress and anxiety.
• Make informed decisions.  Rational decisions can be made ahead of time without the usual urgencies when death takes place. 
• Plan your own wishes so that your family will not have to guess what you would have wanted.  Reduce the chance of conflict or misunderstanding about your wishes among immediate family members and/or "blended" family members. 

Can I pre-plan without pre-funding?

Pre-funding is a choice most people make to spare their family financial pressures and to avoid the rising costs of funerals.  But if you choose not to pre-fund, just getting your wishes down on paper is helpful.  Your personal instructions and preferences will remain on file at the funeral home to give your family a guide to follow.

If planning your funeral in advance is something you would like to consider, please contact us at 532-2211 or e-mail us at fogelsanger-bricker@comcast.net .  We would be happy to meet with you to discuss pre-planning and its benefits.