Pre planning your own funeral is probably not something you often think about but making funeral arrangements is important for both your family and yourself. Pre planning your funeral is not only cheaper but will also take the burden from your family who will no doubt be emotional at such a time and may find the task challenging and stressful.
These days, making funeral arrangements includes many factors. Once you have decided which type of funeral you will have, you then have to decide where to hold the funeral or memorial service. Most people use their church if it is to be a religious service or local funeral homes who provide enough room to hold both services. Normally, a funeral or memorial service is held within a few days or even a week of the death. If you opt for cremation then this can be a little longer if desired.
The funeral house can advise you on plots, caskets and plaques and other issues and are knowledgeable in their field so listen to their advice on all aspects of the service.
You will then need to decide on what your funeral service will contain, for example, flowers and which songs are to be heard. You may want certain poems, hymns or your own personal poem to be, so you will need to tell the funeral director of your preferences and choices.
Too many speakers, and too many poems can make the service drag on. Typical services run for round about one hour. Try and choose certain friends or family members that you would like to see speak at your funeral.
When your funeral has been planned, then tell family and friends of your funeral plans. Advise them on where to find relevant paperwork etc and remember to revise your service accordingly every few years to keep it as up to date as you can.
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