While the thought of planning your own funeral may seem strange to you, it can be very beneficial for you and your loved ones. Meeting with a funeral planner at a funeral home can make the process of planning your affairs easier than ever. Take a look at the following information to better understand how a funeral home can help you with your planning needs:
Explain All of Your Options
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When a loved one passes away unexpectedly, with no prior planning or life insurance, it can be an incredible financial burden on you if you are the closest relative. You will likely be the one who has to make funeral arrangements and figure out a way to pay the bill. Some funeral homes will allow you to make payments, but it is not uncommon for a good portion of the bill to be paid up front.
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Headstones can be very expensive, but that doesn't mean you can't turn the grave of your loved one into a beautiful memorial. If you can only afford a simple, small headstone then use one of these ideas to make the rest of the grave special:
Sandbox
A mother decided to help her son grieve the death of his baby brother by adding a sandbox to the grave. This is a great idea if you have young children that might not understand the concept of death or why they need to visit the cemetery.
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Although some families still opt to purchase a burial plot and headstone for cremated loved ones, there are many other options for memorializing a deceased family member – even if he or she was cremated. One option that's increasing in popularity is the investment in memorial benches. Here are three reasons why you should consider a memorial bench as a way to remember your loved one.
Personalized Memorial
One of the best features of memorial benches is the fact that they are customizable.
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No matter where you live, if you go into a funeral home to make your advance funeral plans, one of the big questions you will hear is, "do you want to be cremated?' This is one aspect of final arrangements that many people do not consider in the beginning, but is definitely a big factor in your overall plans. If no one in your own family has been cremated, it is likely that you do not have a lot of personal experience or facts to go on in order to help you make a decision.
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