Most people don't relish planning their own funeral. But some people do daydream about who would be there and what would be said about them. In any case, it's not something you should avoid planning unless you want to cause your loved ones a major headache and expense. Doing some pre-planning can ensure that you have the funeral you want and this alone can give you some peace of mind and a sense of closure.
Will & Testament. This is the final legal document in your life where you put down all your desires concerning your burial and funeral. You can put in as much detail about your funeral and burial as you wish. Wills can be prepared by an attorney or just written down on a piece of paper by you.
Funeral Home. You should select a reputable funeral home where you would like your body to be prepared for burial or cremation. State in your will if you want a funeral at a funeral home, church or temple, cemetery or some other location.
Viewing the Body. Do you want people to see you after you have passed away? If so, state it in your will. Most likely you won't look like you do now since you will be covered with a lot of makeup and your spirit is gone.
Burial Location. Do you have a plot in a cemetery somewhere? If so, where? State this in your Last Will & Testament.
Cremation. If you would like to be cremated, state this in your will. Where do you want your ashes scattered and by whom? Do you want people to view you before you are cremated so that they can have some closure?
The Ceremony. Do you prefer a simple memorial service or a formal funeral? Who do you want to speak at your service or funeral? Are there any special passages, poems or songs you want?
Clothing and Personal Items. If you plan to be buried, do you have an outfit you would like to be buried in? What, if any, personal items would you like to be buried with?
As you are planning your funeral, also keep in mind the costs involved and if possible, prepaying those costs can save your estate thousands of dollars. Planning your funeral is one of those events where you get to have things exactly as you want them. But when planning, consider the living and their desire to celebrate and mourn you.
Will & Testament. This is the final legal document in your life where you put down all your desires concerning your burial and funeral. You can put in as much detail about your funeral and burial as you wish. Wills can be prepared by an attorney or just written down on a piece of paper by you.
Funeral Home. You should select a reputable funeral home where you would like your body to be prepared for burial or cremation. State in your will if you want a funeral at a funeral home, church or temple, cemetery or some other location.
Viewing the Body. Do you want people to see you after you have passed away? If so, state it in your will. Most likely you won't look like you do now since you will be covered with a lot of makeup and your spirit is gone.
Burial Location. Do you have a plot in a cemetery somewhere? If so, where? State this in your Last Will & Testament.
Cremation. If you would like to be cremated, state this in your will. Where do you want your ashes scattered and by whom? Do you want people to view you before you are cremated so that they can have some closure?
The Ceremony. Do you prefer a simple memorial service or a formal funeral? Who do you want to speak at your service or funeral? Are there any special passages, poems or songs you want?
Clothing and Personal Items. If you plan to be buried, do you have an outfit you would like to be buried in? What, if any, personal items would you like to be buried with?
As you are planning your funeral, also keep in mind the costs involved and if possible, prepaying those costs can save your estate thousands of dollars. Planning your funeral is one of those events where you get to have things exactly as you want them. But when planning, consider the living and their desire to celebrate and mourn you.
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