Why Should I Plan Ahead?
Many people find it comforting to pre-plan their funeral or memorial services.
Pre-planning can be as simple as a call to the funeral home letting us know your wishes verbally, or as complete as sitting down and selecting all goods and services needed.
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Benefits of Preplanning
Peace of Mind
By letting the staff of ARN know of your wishes in advance, you provide peace of mind to your loved ones and to yourself.
Knowing we have the information takes the guesswork out of the planning process.
Paying in Advance
Pre-planning can include pre-payment but advance payment is not required.
We do offer convenient payment programs to fit any budget. The money is placed in a trust for your protection. A benefit to fully pre-funding the arrangement is that the price is then "locked-in" at today's prices.
Our preneed counselors are happy to discuss the financial benefits of pre-planning with you.
Planning Ahead Relieves The Burden From Family
Following the death of a loved one, there are more than 150 decisions that have to be made within the first day or two following the death. Those stressful decisions on top of the stress of grieving a loss can be eliminated by arranging your final wishes ahead of time. If those decisions are made, your loved ones aren’t left wondering what you would have wanted and how they should proceed with funeral plans. With those decisions out of the way, your loved one can begin the healing process sooner.
Planning Ahead Lets Your Wishes Be Known
The death of a loved one often brings about unwarranted stress and turmoil among families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you help prevent those disagreements by letting your family know what your wishes are and how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.
Planning Ahead
Making the choices for your family in advance gives them the comfort of knowing that the ceremony is perfectly in accordance with your wishes. This unique opportunity allows for you to tell your story the way you wish and gives the gift of your legacy to your family and friends.
People who make their plans in advance alleviate the financial weight of funeral costs, take care of most of the decision making, give certainty that your wishes are being honored and most importantly, your family is given the time and space to simply be together.
Starting the Conversation
Now is the time to have the conversation, not when you are in crisis. Bringing your family together for an honest conversation about your plans and wishes is the first step. We consistently see that families who take this walk together have greater peace of mind.