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Funeral Pre-Planning Checklist

Funeral Pre-Planning Checklist

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With more and more people choosing to plan their own funerals in advance, it is important that funeral homes provide helpful resources to assist families in executing a pre-need plan. Tending to all the details with care not only guarantees you have the exact ceremonies you want, but also ensures you and your family that nobody will have to worry about it later. That is why we have provided you with a funeral pre-planning guide.


Planning a funeral can be overwhelming. Our funeral pre-planning checklist helps you get organized and it will ensure no details are missed. We've put together this checklist for your convenience when pre-planning a funeral in Indiana County, PA. 

The Basics of Funeral Pre-Planning & Pre-Paying


Benefits of Pre-Planning a Funeral


When is the best time to plan a funeral? Any time you choose. We suggest not leaving it until the last minute, when a loved one passes away. You would not leave planning a wedding until the last minute, the same idea goes for funeral planning. There are many benefits to preplanning a funeral. To help you decide whether preplanning is right for you and your family, some of the benefits are listed below. If you have any more questions concerning preplanning a funeral, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to assist you. 

  • Help avoid disagreements and confusion in your family. These often happen when there is not a plan left behind and your wishes are unknown when you die. Ease the burden on your family during this challenging time and let your wishes be known. 
  • Covering funeral costs in advance ensures that your family will not be caught off guard by expenses they may not be able to cover financially. Making financial arrangements ahead of time will help avoid increasing funeral expenses in the future. 
  • A funeral is a beneficial event for the grieving family. It provides closure and helps start the healing process. With a fitting ceremony, families benefit emotionally and mentally by paying tribute to the life of their loved one, by ensuring they receive the proper send-off. 
  • Make a funeral plan that expresses what your final wishes may be. You may have a specific preference concerning your funeral service, this gives you the perfect opportunity to clearly express your wishes. Whether you want to be buried, cremated, make your wishes known. 
  • Have your affairs in order at the end of your life. Taking care of all funeral arrangements ahead of time will be appreciated by the surviving family members. It is a caring and thoughtful thing to do, and it is comforting to know you have done all you can do to ease the burden. 


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Many people are more comfortable making these pre-planning decisions with funeral professionals.

If you would like us to help, call us or send us an email using the Contact Us form. 

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