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Why You Need Prepaid Funerals

by Theda Alvear Professional translation consultant

Prepaid funerals are a way for you to make your arrangements ahead of time. When you select these plans you can make informed decisions regarding your funeral arrangements and your cemetery arrangements. You can also determine the type of memorial you want, picking something which is meaningful to you and your loved ones. One of the added benefits to selecting a plan early is that you relieve your family of the emotional and the financial burden associated with having to make arrangements after a death takes place.

When you make arrangements for prepaid funerals you can ensure that your wishes are followed and that your loved ones do not bear the burden of having to plan and pay for a funeral during their time of grief. You can pay in advance for the service that you truly want. If you loved Hawaii you can plan a nice Hawaiian themed memorial with leis all around. If you instead are conservative you can plan for a traditional and subdued service. When you prepay for your plans you can make all of the hard decisions too such as what to do with your remains. If you opt for a burial you can decide ahead of time whether you want an open casket or closed casket. If you prefer cremation you can make it known whether you want your ashes saved and buried somewhere or scattered in a personal location that is near and dear to your heart.

With prepaid funerals you can make all legal and financial arrangements ahead of time in accordance with your local laws. You can contact multiple funeral homes to get a feel for the pricing and services offered and make an informed decision as to which you prefer. Once you select the funeral home you can work with the director to make sure all paperwork is in order ahead of time and that you have an appropriate member of the clergy for the service based on your religious or cultural desires.

When you pre-determine your plan you are guaranteed your price contract will enable you to make purchases based on today’s market prices and not have to worry about inflation in the future. When making prepaid arrangements, it is important to remember that there are two parts to the transaction. The first part of your prepaid funerals is made between you and the funeral home and/or cemetery in question. This agreement is made up of the elements which guarantee that your family will incur no additional costs once you complete funding. The second part of your agreement is the funding.

Once you have made all of the necessary arrangements you can either prepay for the service in conjunction with the funeral home agreement or you can set the money aside in a payable-on-death bank account which circumvents probate and is given directly to the beneficiary of your estate upon your passing. By making arrangements ahead of time you can pay for an agreed upon amount or set aside exactly how much money your loved ones will need when the time comes.


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About Theda Alvear Freshman   Professional translation consultant

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