By Amy Chan
Organizing the details of the arrangements one wishes to be observed upon their passing is actually a very wise decision. It alleviates a great deal of stress on the survivors and ensures an individual gets the farewell they desired. There are a few things anyone interested in pre need funeral planning should know ahead of time.
A common misconception is that making preliminary plans means paying for everything up front. The main focus is on letting those left behind aware of exactly how one would like to be sent off and which rituals and events they want observed on their behalf. An individual can dictate everything from songs to flower and on to final resting place.
There are some risks associated with choosing to pay ahead. The main thing is that a company may cease to exist or change owners and a person's circumstances can be instantly altered. Read contracts carefully before signing to see how such instances would be handled.
There are safer ways to pay such as designating a life insurance policy or bank account exclusively for these matters. Any and all financial contracts are best reviewed with great care, making sure the instructions are clear and cover all circumstances. In any situation where money is exchanged, it is advisable to consult one's attorney before signing.
The main thing is to use these plans to make clear how one wishes their final arrangements to be handled. This also releases the bereaved from the burden of trying to make the right decisions regarding what the deceased would have wanted. Putting things into action is much simpler when one is basically given an instruction manual.
For best results, make sure one or more people are aware of what plans have been made and that they have access to the papers. These individuals can be members of one's family, a dear friend or an attorney. Wills and bank vaults are not advisable storage places as many of those are not read or opened until after the person is buried.
A common misconception is that making preliminary plans means paying for everything up front. The main focus is on letting those left behind aware of exactly how one would like to be sent off and which rituals and events they want observed on their behalf. An individual can dictate everything from songs to flower and on to final resting place.
There are some risks associated with choosing to pay ahead. The main thing is that a company may cease to exist or change owners and a person's circumstances can be instantly altered. Read contracts carefully before signing to see how such instances would be handled.
There are safer ways to pay such as designating a life insurance policy or bank account exclusively for these matters. Any and all financial contracts are best reviewed with great care, making sure the instructions are clear and cover all circumstances. In any situation where money is exchanged, it is advisable to consult one's attorney before signing.
The main thing is to use these plans to make clear how one wishes their final arrangements to be handled. This also releases the bereaved from the burden of trying to make the right decisions regarding what the deceased would have wanted. Putting things into action is much simpler when one is basically given an instruction manual.
For best results, make sure one or more people are aware of what plans have been made and that they have access to the papers. These individuals can be members of one's family, a dear friend or an attorney. Wills and bank vaults are not advisable storage places as many of those are not read or opened until after the person is buried.
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