No one particularly likes to think about death, but a responsible adult should make plans for how they would want their funeral handled and paid for. According to US Funerals Online, a helpful resource that provides up-to-date statistics on American funeral homes, around 2.4 million funerals take place in the United States each year. Even if you think that your funeral will take place far off into the future, pre-planning can help give you and your family peace of mind. Let's look at a few reasons why you shouldn't delay setting up a funeral plan.

1. Increased Stress on Family Members

When you pass on, your family will already be dealing with a tremendous amount of stress and grief over your passing. They don't need the added stress of planning a funeral and trying to figure out how to pay for it. When you make a detailed plan in advance for yourself, you can rest assured that your family will not have this added burden.

2. Undecided Memorial Details

The truth of the matter is that the only way to make sure your funeral is the way you want it is if you plan it out and have a funeral plan already in place. This often includes paying in advance for the funeral as well. When the funeral is already paid for, you can be confident that your family will respect the decisions you have already made regarding your celebration of life and final resting place. These details are put at risk when they aren't clearly outlined in your plan.

3. Added Financial Strain

Often when you pre-plan a funeral, you'll be able to lock in prices for caskets, burials, vaults, headstones, and other services. This means that at the time you pre-pay, you will be given current prices for these items. If you live another 20 years, you still only have to pay the current price. Inflation won't affect your funeral expenses at all. With the ever-changing markets, several families may struggle to figure out how to pay for final arrangements. Pre-planning your funeral eliminates this concern for your loved ones.

4. Complications With Estate Planning

Estate planning can be an incredibly complicated process, determining all of the details and arrangements for your end of life. A lot of estate planning deals with finances, but having a funeral planned and pre-paid is also a step in this process. Having this important element squared away will make it easier to fulfill your last wishes and distribute your will.

If you're interested in creating a funeral plan for yourself, please contact our friendly, compassionate team at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral Needs today. We can help you with these important choices and ensure that your family has the support they need down the road.