Losing someone we care for impacts us deeply. When dealing with the sorrow of loss, community plays an important role. By gathering to celebrate your life, your friends and family can share the burden of grief with one another and begin to heal. Planning the details of your final arrangements isn’t about control. It’s about leaving a gift to family members who may be too overwhelmed to make decisions in the moment. If you pre-plan your funeral service, your loved ones can rest easy knowing they’re doing what you would have wanted.
Many people believe they are too young to worry about funeral preplanning, regardless of their age. But there is no right or wrong time to preplan a funeral. While your funeral may be many years away, you can take this time to decide how you want your life to be celebrated on your terms. You can take the time and consideration to create a ceremony that matches your life and how you want to be remembered by your loved ones.
As people grow older, they inevitably change, and things that were once important may not be in the future. So, nothing is set in stone—not even your epitaph! After finishing the plan for a funeral, you can always change your mind. We can adjust the plan to fit any future needs and wishes, so you can relax now knowing your family won’t have to worry over arrangements when the day arrives. And if you move, your funeral plan can easily be transferred to another funeral home of your choice.
Like funerals, the cost of prepaid funeral plans can vary considerably. Your funeral should be designed to fit your personality and the needs of your family, and how much it costs will depend on those details. A large, catered gathering with extravagant flower arrangements and a funeral procession can cost more than a simple, intimate family gathering. When you preplan, you save money, no matter how simple or elaborate your services will be. As inflation increases, the cost of funerals rises as well. By prepaying for your arrangements, you lock in your rate and avoid your family members having to spend more when the time comes.
Yes. Technically, traditional funerals take place with the deceased’s body present, but memorial services after cremation are very common today. If you still want a traditional funeral, you may, and have the cremation take place afterward.
The cremation process involves placing the deceased's body in a high-temperature chamber, reducing it to ashes. Any metal objects, such as dental fillings or pacemakers, are removed prior to cremation. The ashes are then placed in an urn or other container for final disposition.
Like people, every funeral is unique, and we will help you plan the best goodbye for you and your loved ones. When you meet with a member of our advanced planning staff, we’ll listen to your needs, you’ll be guided through your options, and we’ll help you come up with unique ways to add personal touches. Whenever you are ready to begin planning, or you'd like to learn more about advanced planning, reach out to us at (904) PRE-PLAN.