More and more people are choosing to plan their funeral arrangements in advance.
Pre-arranged funeral planning helps ensure that personal wishes are respected, while easing the emotional and decision-making burden on family members at a critical time. It is a thoughtful and practical choice.
Benefits of Pre-arrangement
Reducing the burden on family
Avoids the need for families to make complex and difficult decisions during their time of greatest grief.
Respecting personal wishes
Ensures that the style, content, and meaning of the funeral reflect individual values and preferences.
Financial security
Prepayment allows costs to be locked in at today’s prices, reducing the impact of future inflation.
Peace of mind
Provides reassurance and preparedness for both yourself and your family, emotionally and financially.
What Can Be Planned in Advance
Basic arrangements
- Method of committal: burial or cremation
- Burial or ashes placement: cemetery, columbarium, scattering at sea, or green burial
- Service location: church, funeral home, private residence, or another chosen venue
Service details
- Service style: traditional, modern, religious, or personalised
- Arrangement and setting: flowers, photographs, memorial items
- Service content: music, readings, eulogies, and sharing
- Attire: preferred clothing
Products and additional arrangements
- Selection of caskets, urns, wreaths, and other funeral items
- Scale of the farewell service
- Whether to arrange live streaming, photography, or video recording
- Ways to acknowledge and thank family and friends
Administrative and financial arrangements
- Signing a prepaid agreement with the funeral home
- Payment of part or all of the funeral costs
- Recording wishes and special instructions in written form
How to Begin Pre-arranged Funeral Planning
Talk with your family
Discuss your thoughts and wishes with your family to ensure they understand and respect your decisions.
Consult a professional
Please contact us. Our team will provide clear guidance and a comprehensive planning checklist to support you through the process.
Enquire About Pre-arranged Funeral Planning
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