Planning—and paying for—your funeral and burial in advance benefits you and those you love. Again and again, we witness the peace of mind that planning ahead gives those who take this important step and the sense of relief that a family feels when their loved one has detailed final arrangements and taken care of payment.
There are many reasons to plan ahead. One family member we served put it like this:
"Pre-planning:
- Gives you peace of mind knowing that your loved ones know your final wishes.
- Saves you from additional stress and grief, if you would have to decide final arrangements when your loved one dies.
- Saves time; the funeral home staff keeps your final arrangements 'contract' on file, for review and implementation when you or your loved one dies.
"Pre-paying:
- Saves you money from increased costs for final arrangements.
- Saves you from having to 'find' the money to pay for final arrangements when your loved one dies."
Thousands of families every year experience the benefits of planning ahead. You can read their testimonials below and learn more about why you should consider planning ahead here.
My mums prepaid made my life so easy at the time of her passing. It’s one of the best gifts she gave me. I’m forever grateful.
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It eases your family’s burden at an already hard time.
It gives you peace of mind.
You get the service you want, and your loved ones know they've fulfilled your wishes.
It's a money saver.
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When you pre-plan a funeral, you honor both yourself and your family. It's a loving thing to do. Most funeral homes and cremation providers offer pre-need planning to their client families. As the leading provider of prepaid funeral plans in the United States and Canada, Dignity Memorial® offers unique benefits, including Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility and our 100% Service Guarantee.
With more than1,500 affiliated funeral homes, cremation providers and cemeteries, you may be surprised to learn there may be a location right down the street. Find a provider now or connect with a pre-planning advisor in your area to take care of this important responsibility.
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