EVERYTHING YOUR WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT FUNERALS, BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
The old adage that the only certainties of life are paying taxes and death is well known. While paying taxes is not always inevitable, death does remain an absolute certainty. Along with death comes the necessity of disposing of our remains. The overwhelming sentiment, informed no doubt by our basic human nature to deny our mortality for as long as possible, is for us to ignore the reality of death during our lifetime and to leave the task of planning to someone else to tend to after our death.
Why pre-plan your funeral? The first reason is that it is a thoughtful and generous gift to your survivors. Whether death arrives quickly or after an extended illness, it typically leaves a wake of grief and sadness for your survivors to deal with. By pro-actively planning your own funeral needs, you can alleviate that burden for your loved ones. By making the arrangements during your lifetime, you can invite your loved ones to participate in the planning and give them the opportunity to hear directly from you why you are making particular choices. Such conversations can make your funeral a far more meaningful and personal celebration of you and your life.