“That
which is good to be done, cannot be done too
soon; and if it is neglected to be done early,
it will frequently happen that it will not be
done at all.”
– Bishop Mant
Nobody likes talking about funerals, but isn’t your peace of mind worth it?
More than 80 percent of Canadians age 30 and older think funeral planning is a good idea. And millions of people nationwide have already pre-planned funeral arrangements through their local funeral homes. We hope that the rest of our information will help you to make informed choices. Complete a funeral plan online; find answers to common questions about pre-planning and paying for a funeral; and consulting resources for links and information about wills and estate planning, grief support, children and funerals, and government death benefits.
We know it’s not easy to take that first step when it comes to preplanning a funeral, but we also know that most of the people we serve quickly discover two things: it’s not as hard as they think and it really is a very good idea.
By Prearranging . . .
- you can discuss your personal wishes and share feelings on your many funeral options with your family.
- Family members are not left with the questions “Are we doing the right thing?” or, “Is this what they would have wanted?”
- Decisions are made with a clear mind.
- The financial burden on your loved ones is eased.
- Payment plans can be arranged.
- W. Allen Funeral Home offers a wide variety of full traditional and cremation options at the lowest possible price.
- A pre-paid funeral is at today’s prices and avoids further inflation and additional taxes.
- Allows you to plan every aspect to truly reflect
your wishes, from type of funeral service to
flowers, hymns and pallbearers.
What will my children think if I start making my funeral arrangements?
Attitudes vary from family to family, but most view pre-arranging as a responsible, loving thing to do. It will bring peace of mind to your loved ones, knowing arrangements are made to reflect your personal wishes.
But planning for a funeral is for older people, isn’t it?
Young or old, pre-arranging your funeral is planning for tomorrow. We buy life insurance to protect our families in the event that tragedy strikes. Having your funeral planned will ease financial and emotional burdens and protect your loved ones at a vulnerable time.
There is a lot involved in planning for a funeral, how do I decide what I want?
The idea is to plan. Take your time, discuss your funeral options with family and your funeral director. You can make changes at any time without additional cost.
If you’re still not sure preplanning is right for you, ask yourself these questions:
- If my death occurred tomorrow, what would the
funeral I want include?
- If my death occurred tomorrow, who will make the arrangements?
- If my death occurred tomorrow, where would the money needed to pay for my funeral come from?
- If my death occurred tomorrow, does my family know what I want?
- If my death occurred tomorrow, what would I regret most regarding my final arrangements?
How Funeral Planning Works:
- You make your funeral preferences known by meeting with or e-mailing your funeral professional.
- You arrange to pay for your funeral with lump sum payments or monthly payments either insured or uninsured.
- Our funeral home provides all designated services and merchandise at the time of need.
- Proceeds from your Funeral Plan will be paid directly to the funeral home.
Take care of tomorrow. Plan now for this inevitable event. Get the information and advice you need. Plan together, with those you love. Call us for the answers to all your questions.