Funeral Planning Guide

Our Pre-Planning Guide

Welcome to our Funeral Pre-Planning Guide. Our guide is designed to provide you with all the information required to begin the process of making funeral arrangements. From the many reasons and benefits to pre-planning to the basics of planning, our guide will walk you through each step of planning and prepare you to meet with one of our funeral directors to record your wishes. Coming into arrangements with your ideas together can allow you to create a much more meaningful service. 

Acknowledgement

Many people fear the thought of death. The unfortunate fact is that some day, death is something that we will all have to deal with. Creating a plan for your funeral service does not mean you have accepted death or that it will happen soon. It means making preparations to ensure that when the time comes, your family knows that everything will be ready, your wishes will be fulfilled and your life will be celebrated. 

Why People Choose to make Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans

" This way, I know my funeral will be just the way I want it."

"To make sure my family is taken care of after I'm gone."

"I would like to pre-pay for my funeral arrangements."

"This way my family knows exactly what I want. There will be no fighting or indecision when I'm gone."

"I want to replicate what we did for mom and dad."


The Basics

Some basics to keep in mind during the planning process.

 

  • Explore the options available 
  • Think about what is really important to you
  • Set goals and review limitations 
  • Discuss with those close to you
  • Make a final decision

 

Record Your Wishes

 

  • Write down a detailed plan with your wishes, exactly as you'd like them
  • Meet with your funeral director to finalize and record your plan
  • Send a copy to your executor 

 

Benefits of Pre-Planning

There are many benefits to end-of-life planning. Here are some reasons why you should consider making your funeral arrangements ahead of time. 

 

  • No mistakes and no oversights. After you're gone, everything will be done your way.
  • It means there will be fewer opportunities for argument and indecision about your funeral arrangements among family members after you're gone.
  • Your survivors will never have to worry about doing the wrong thing when finalizing your funeral arrangements. You will have told them exactly what you want.
  • After your death, no one can make any decisions you wouldn't want.
  • Funeral pre-planning involves an awareness of the reality of death. Though it is something we don't often like to think of, it is something we should all be prepared for.
  • Funeral pre-planning is the responsible thing to do. It removes the burden from family members.
  • You can make complex decisions ahead of time when you have the time to think things through.
  • We guarantee the price of all of our pre-planned funeral and cremation services and merchandise, at the time plans are finalized. 
  • Funeral pre-planning can involve pre-payment. This will save your family money and avoid any financial burdens.

 

Build A Relationship with Us

At the Harter Funeral Home, Inc. pre-planned service is more than just a number or a contract to us. It is a chance for us to get to know each other in life, to build a relationship; and an opportunity for you to know that your service, will be handled with professional care, and your family will always be treated with compassion, dignity and respect. 

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