Reasons to Plan Your Own Funeral
One of the most difficult things about planning your own funeral is that it requires you to face mortality. If you’re able to think about death without too much discomfort, there are many advantages in making your own funeral arrangements.
These are some of the top reasons for planning your own funeral:
- Help your loved ones by allowing them to grieve rather than worrying about planning and paying for your funeral and internment. Instead of experiencing doubt about their decisions, they will find comfort in the knowing that the arrangements are in keeping with your wishes.
- Exercise control by making your own decisions about your funeral and final resting place. If you have strong feelings about the choice between burial and cremation, or if you know exactly what you want done with your ashes, you can ensure that your desires are carried out when you make the plans yourself.
- Save money by making informed decisions. Many people are pressured into spending too much money when they are forced to quickly plan a funeral following the death of a loved one. When you plan your own funeral, you have time to shop around and make economical choices. You also have time to purchase life insurance or set up an investment account to pay for your funeral.
Most of us don’t like to think about our own death, but knowing that your funeral plans are in place and will be carried out according to your wishes will allow you to live each day with greater serenity and peace of mind. For information about the legal aspects of planning your funeral, visit the Nolo legal website.
Catie W.
November 24, 2010
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