What Families Need to Know About Planning a Funeral in Advance
Most people are uneasy when the subject of death and dying comes up. However, it is a matter that needs to be discussed with loved ones. This is a detailed account about misconceptions of preplanning a funeral, available options, how to arrange prefunding, and how prearranging can eliminate family stress. Our partner, Homesteaders Life Company, […]
How to Start a Conversation with Loved Ones About Funeral Planning
Talking to your parent or other loved one about funeral planning might be one of the hardest conversations you will ever have but, might also be one of the most important. Learn how to get the conversation started, how to make your intentions clear, getting loved ones involved in your discussion, and what resources are […]
Tips for Families Who Make Advance Funeral Plans
Every year, thousands of individuals plan and fund funerals in advance with the help of trusted funeral service providers. A prearranged funeral is a gift to your loved ones, but this gift should not come as a surprise to them. Check out tips of how family members should be kept informed of your plans, available […]
eFuneral – Discussing Death
A husband and wife discuss how having a preplanned funeral in place when her dad passed “took the guesswork out” and prompted them to prearrange their own funeral so their young adult children would have the benefit they had. Our partner, Homesteaders Life Company, has prepared a video about eFuneral and how it helps people […]
Funeral Planning Checklist: Considerations for Families
Many families can be caught off-guard by the number of tasks that must be completed within a day or two of a loved one’s death. Review a checklist of how funeral prearranging allows you to express your preferences, make thoughtful choices about funeral plans, and talk through all the considerations with a preplanning professional. There […]
How Advance Funeral Planning Can Be a Joyful Experience
If you have ever planned a funeral for a loved one, you likely discovered information about him or her that you had forgotten – or never knew in the first place. While looking through old paperwork and artifacts in preparation for the funeral, you might find unexpected details about where your loved one lived, their […]