Understanding Advanced Funeral Planning

Planning ahead for one’s own funeral arrangements is becoming more commonplace. Doing so helps to ease the future burden for loved ones, as well as guide more thoughtful, informed decisions. For those looking to organize their future funeral home and cremations services in Smyrna, GA, there are many benefits to creating an advanced plan.

To understand more thoroughly how to create a preplan best suited for your personality, your finances, and your preferences, keep reading.   

Family Matters   

First, and most importantly, those who choose to create a preplan for their final arrangements are choosing to spare their surviving loved ones from the stress, pressure, and emotions that come with planning. The unfortunate truth is that making decisions for another, in the midst of grieving, is indescribably difficult. Often times there are disagreements among family members, confusion over the deceased’s likely preferences, and guilt surrounding financial decisions. All of this can be avoided through an advanced plan.   

Honoring Wishes   

Equally as important as relieving others of the responsibility of planning is the assurance that your wishes are honored. Knowing that your preferences, financial decisions, and final resting place have already been decided upon is peace of mind for you, for your family, and for those you love most.   

Make Arrangements Directly with a Local Funeral Home  

Many believe their written will is sufficient for memorial arrangements. But, a will is often left unreviewed until after funeral services—defeating the point. Instead, work directly with a Smyrna, GA funeral home and crematory of your choosing to create a preplan. Give copies of the written plan to your next of kin and keep a copy in a safe place (with an attorney, in a safety deposit box, etc.).    

Prepayment   

Cremation and funeral home arrangement needs in Smyrna, GA often come as an unexpected expense. But, when you choose to prepay for an advance funeral plan, the costs are locked in for the future. This protects your loved ones from inflating costs associated with caskets, urns, burial site payments, and a plethora of other expenses. Though not every state has adopted this financial protection into their individual laws, the state of Georgia has. Note: adjustments can be made throughout the duration of your life.   

Final Disposition  

Choosing what to do with bodily remains is usually the most difficult decision for a grieving loved one to make. But, you can choose to make this part easier for them. Do you prefer a traditional burial in a casket? Do you prefer to be cremated? Is a donation to science/medical research important to you? You see, outlining the exact final disposition of your bodily remains is a gift to those you love, and it ensures that your dignity and wishes are upheld.   

Here are Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory, our compassionate staff wants to help you plan for your future and ease the burden for your surviving loved ones when you pass away. We’re honored to offer you the precise funeral and cremation arrangements you need to create an advanced plan that is right for you. Don’t hesitate to give us a call at (770) 944-2900 or come and visit us at 1975 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106. We look forward to meeting you.