Why pre-plan?

Most people feel uncomfortable when they think about planning their own funeral service, but pre-planning offers great emotional and even financial security for them and for their families. When a funeral is pre-planned, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanted. It gives the survivors peace of mind when they do not have to make important decisions at a time of stress.

What can you do in advance?

* Decide on burial or cremation

* Choose a casket or urn type

* Choose your type of service (religious, military, or other)

* Designate pallbearers, and decide on music or readings you want at the service

What are the benefits?

When you take time now to arrange your funeral, that leaves one less thing your loved ones will need to worry about once you have passed. Pre-planning and pre-paying your funeral is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your family.