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Peace of Mind: The Importance of Preplanning Your Funeral

Writer's picture: Kennedi SyphaxKennedi Syphax

By Kennedi Syphax, Pre-Arrangement Advisor, 

Jones, Rich & Barnes, 207-775-3763


Funeral homes understand that planning for the future can be a difficult task, especially when it involves end-of-life decisions. However, by taking the steps to preplan your funeral, you can provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. Working with a funeral home to plan in advance is the best way to ensure your wishes are honored and your family is supported during their time of need.


As a society, we plan for many things that might happen. We pay for health insurance in case we get sick, car insurance in case we are in an accident, and property insurance in case something catastrophic happens to the place we call home—just to name a few. If we plan for all of these possibilities, why wouldn’t we plan for the one thing that is guaranteed to happen?


Here are a few reasons why funeral pre-planning should be at the top of your list for 2024:


  1. Relieve Your Loved Ones of Burden: Planning a funeral can be an overwhelming task for grieving family members. By preplanning, you ease their burden during an already challenging time, allowing them space to grieve and celebrate your life.

  2. Ensure Your Wishes are Honored: Your funeral should reflect your unique personality, beliefs, and preferences. Preplanning allows you to specify your desires regarding the type of service, burial or cremation, music, readings, and more, ensuring that your final farewell is a true reflection of your life.

  3. Financial Security: Funeral expenses can add up quickly, placing a significant financial strain on your family. By preplanning, you can lock in today's prices for future services, shielding your loved ones from unexpected financial obligations or distress.

  4. Peace of Mind: Knowing that your affairs are in order brings a profound sense of peace. It allows you to live each day to the fullest, confident that your final wishes will be carried out with dignity and respect.


When a death occurs, it is a much easier process for families when arrangements have been made in advance. Unfortunately, preplanning is something most people talk about here and there but never actually take care of. Now is the time! 


Reach out to a local funeral provider to discuss your specific wishes and budget to find a plan that meets your needs. Very few things in life are guaranteed, but you have the ability to guarantee that those you leave behind will not be tasked with making and paying for your arrangements. It’s never too early to preplan, but it can always be too late. Start planning your arrangements today!

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