Preplanning

The pre-arrangement of a funeral is not a preoccupation with death; it is a good personal tool to use in being prepared for the future. Many people make sure their estates are looked after such as preparing a will and having insurance policies in place. All people who preplan for their death do so as a sincere desire to be helpful to their families and to avoid more anxiety at the time. One of your first considerations is to have discussions with your family on your wishes and also their wishes. It is often said that "A funeral is for the living." Offer your thoughts and consider theirs. Since your funeral will most directly affect your family it is essential to include their suggestion in your plans.

Many people decide to set funds aside when preplanning a funeral. Prefunding is another way to lesson the burden on family members. It not only avoids later expenses at a time when family finances are often unstable, but it also allows an individual to arrange a service at today's prices and guarantee the cost against future inflation. Many people are considering this option as a tax shelter.

If you would like to find out more information about pre-planning a funeral contact us at (306) 693-4644 or E-mail info@wjjonesandson.com