Planning Funerals for Young Children, Infants and Stillborns

Planning Funerals for Young Children, Infants and Stillborns

Why Considering A PrePaid Funeral Plan Is Important

by Sophie Barnes

The attitude that people have to their own death seems to be changing slowly. In past decades, it was considered improper to discuss your own demise, and as a result, was rarely talked about; even with close family members. In today's more open society, people are not so afraid to broach this subject. In fact, it can actually be beneficial, not just for the person who is planning their own funeral, but for family members as well. One option is a pre-paid funeral plan, and this article highlights some benefits of taking out such a plan.

Cost

If you have had to pay for the funeral expenses of a family member, you will know how much this can be; it can run into thousands of dollars. This is because it is getting more and more difficult to find free land suitable to be turned into burial sites. Also, crematoriums are being subjected to more and more standards and, as a result, have to keep investing in their services to keep up. In addition to this, the cost of a funeral has been on the rise in recent years. However, when you take out a prepaid funeral plan, what you actually get is the prices quoted at today's costs. This means that no matter how sharply the cost of funerals rise in the future, you will be paying the price quoted when you took out the plan.

Prevents Arguing

When a family member passes, it can be difficult for other family members to initially cope with the loss. This can manifest itself in arguments or squabbling between family members as to your final wishes. This whole scenario can be avoided when you take out a pre-paid funeral plan, as the funeral will be held in accordance with your own wishes.

Get On With Enjoying Life

Once you have taken out a pre-paid funeral plan, you can put the thought of the funeral out of your mind and get on with enjoying the rest of your life. People who have not saved for, or taken out a plan, will always have that niggling at the back of their minds, as they know that someone in the family will have to foot the expensive bill. Avoid this and make sure that you can enjoy what time you do have left by entering into a pre-paid funeral plan with a respected funeral company.

Most pre-paid plans can incorporate any specific desires you have, such as a life celebration or a specific way you wish the funeral to be conducted. For more information, contact a business such as Farrell & O' Neill Funerals.


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Planning Funerals for Young Children, Infants and Stillborns

Losing a child is the hardest thing anyone could ever go through – I know because it happened to me. Through the grief, I had to find new ways to breathe, to function and to live. Of course, I also had to plan a funeral and memorial service for my child. If you have lost a child or a baby or had a stillborn, you have probably shared many of these feelings. If this has just happened to you, you may be wondering what to do next. First, I extend my sympathy, and secondly, I offer you this blog to help you grieve and help you understand the basics of funeral planning. Take care.