FUNERAL HOME ARRANGEMENTS AND PRE-DEATH PLANNING

Dealing with the funeral arrangements for a recently passed loved one is a particularly difficult talking-point, especially for the family and friends left to come to an agreement, navigate finances, choose between options, and manage timelines. In the midst of the grief and shock that comes on the heels of any death—sudden or not—we all can easily find ourselves overcome. Raw emotions such as these cause the making of any decision uniquely difficult.

At Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory, we often advise pre-planning to the residents in Austell, Mableton, Smyrna, and Marietta whenever possible. It is our experience that this proactive step is one of the most loving, intentional, merciful acts one can do for their family members and loved ones—so they are less burdened when the grieving process becomes a reality.

Death is a part of life
Though many find the notion of planning their own funeral and post-death arrangements to feel odd, unnatural, morbid, and sobering, we want to remind you that our kind professionals will make it simple. Yes, thinking about and discussing death is always a bit uncomfortable, but once you’ve made your plans with our staff, you can put it behind you knowing you’ve made a tough time for your family (one day) much less difficult.

Planning ahead means your wishes will be met
Pre-planning is about ensuring that your wishes are known before you are no longer here to communicate them. It is about expressing what you would want for the commemoration of your passing. So, for example, if you do not wish for your loved ones to spend too much or run themselves weary with coordinating and executing a big ceremony, you can ensure they don’t. This lifts such a weight off their shoulders to know they are honoring you in a way you see fit. Your choice to design your own after-death services means:

• Peace of mind for you and for your family/loved ones
• Managed finances
• You have relieved a potential burden for your loved ones.
• Disagreements are avoided when emotions are running high.
• You have laid out a streamlined process for your family and friends—all they have to do is follow your plan.
• You pick the details: place of services, music, burial or cremation services, the day of the week for gathering, what prayers will be said, flowers, donations in your legacy, etc.
• Reduced stress for everyone.

We are here to help you create the most memorable and meaningful experience for your loved ones. We aren’t simply a funeral home in Austell, GA and Smyrna area—we are a group of men and women passionate about after-death and care services that matter. We desire to partner with you and with your loved ones when that day comes. Remember, pre-planning is about taking control of your life and aftermath of your death, so your loved ones are free to grieve and honor you. You and your family are worth it. Give Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory a call.

Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory | 1975 East-West Connector | Austell, GA 30106 | 770.944.2900