Let’s be honest: nobody wakes up thinking, “Today feels like a great day to plan my funeral.” But the truth is, preplanning your funeral is one of the most thoughtful, selfless, and empowering things you can do for your family—and for yourself. Here's why.

1. You Call the Shots
Want jazz instead of organ music? A bonfire instead of a wake? A simple pine box or a custom-designed urn? When you plan ahead, your service becomes a reflection of you. No guessing games, no arguments. Your family won’t be left wondering, and they won’t be left disagreeing. You make your wishes known—clearly, confidently, and completely.

2. Peace of Mind is Priceless
It’s hard enough losing someone you love. Imagine compounding that grief with a list of 67 stressful decisions, all to be made in less than 48 hours. Planning ahead removes that emotional minefield for your family. They get to focus on mourning and remembering you, not sorting through a chaotic to-do list.

3. Financial Control Beats Emotional Spending
Let’s not sugarcoat it: funerals cost money. And when families are grieving, they often overspend—not out of extravagance, but emotion. Preplanning gives you the option to explore smart, flexible ways to fund your service in advance. That might mean locking in today’s prices, spreading payments over time, or using insurance. Either way, it saves money and shields your family from unexpected expenses.

4. It's a Gift, Not a Chore
Most people think preplanning is about you. In reality, it’s one of the best gifts you can leave your family. You’re removing the burden. You’re answering the hard questions so they don’t have to. You’re making sure your final chapter is written with love, not stress.

5. You're Not Locked In - but your funeral price is...
Worried about making changes later? Don’t be. Preplanning is flexible. You can update your preferences anytime. You can even transfer your arrangements if you move or change funeral homes. Planning today doesn’t mean being boxed in tomorrow.

How It Works

Step 1: Download your planning guide. Don’t worry, it’s way less intimidating than you think.

Step 2: Our Preneed Director will personally follow up. No pressure. Just a helpful, one-on-one conversation to go over your wishes, options, and funding strategies.

Step 3: Decide what you want. Burial or cremation? Military honors? Specific music, readings, or rituals? We’ll help you sort through every detail without overwhelming you.

Step 4: Choose whether to fund your plan now, later, or never. Funding isn’t required to preplan, but most families find it brings real peace of mind. (And yes, we can show you how to do it smart.)

That’s it. No stress. No obligations. Just clarity, confidence, and a plan your family will thank you for.