[Tammy]

I’ve never looked into funeral plans before, and honestly, I don’t know where to start. What steps should I take if I want to begin planning for a funeral — whether for myself or someone else?

Are there important things I should consider early on, like legal documents, costs, or specific arrangements?

I’d appreciate any advice, tips, or personal experiences that could help guide me through this process.

Thank you!

[Frank]

Talk to a local funeral home and/or the church you belong to. The truth is that you can plan all of this at the time of death and there is a well-oiled industry to take care of it.

And yes, if you want something special, it can be planned in advance.
Not to be crass, the truth is that dealing with the death of a loved one is no more complicated than buying a new car from a dealer, including financing.

That is why its so strange that people feel a need to run out and buy burial insurance.

It’s not like they are going to leave you above ground.

But if this is really important to you, yes you should plan it.

I had an elderly friend who really wanted to know how and where she would be buried, so we shopped caskets and cemetery plots together.

She was religious and did not refer to this process as her death, but as her “home going.” And once it was all set, she lived the rest of her life in peace.

[Sonja]

You could call or email your local funeral parlor for estimates.

That would be more direct than answers on FB or other digital research.

[Jacob]

Funeral prices can vary greatly. Definitely get a couple quotes

[Donna]

Check out the Neptune Society or Simply Remembered for less expensive options.

[Judy]

Some cemetery will give 20% off for planning early too. So, there’s that planning incentive too.

[Jennifer]

There really are so many options. I think the first big decision is whether the person wants to be buried or cremated.

Cremation is often much less costly and takes all of time constraints off of any service/memorial that you want to have.

I habe dealt with this recently, so please feel free to ask me anything.

I am happy to share my experience.

[Sandra]

There is a really good YouTube channel – Ask a Mortician.

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