There are few people on the planet that feel comfortable talking about death. However, knowing exactly what you'd like for your service can actually save your loved ones a lot of strain while they mourn your loss. Here is a guide to why it's advantageous to start your funeral planning now. 

How to Preplan Your Funeral

1. Cremation or Burial

Deciding what you'd like to do with your remains is usually the first step. While a burial is the most traditional option, cremation is steadily growing in popularity, with the expectation to lead burials 78.7 percent to 15.7 percent by 2040. 

For many, cremation is the method of choice because of the price point and flexibility. The ashes can remain with a loved one, with multiple family members, or scattered anywhere meaningful in the world. A traditional burial trend to have more costs involved, including paying for the preparation of the body, casket, grave marker and burial site.

2. Decide How to Pay

Without preplanning, the cost of funeral planning falls directly onto your family. In some cases, family members may not be in a financially salient place to pay for the types of services they would want to honor your life mere days after you've passed away. 

When you plan ahead of time, you can set aside the amount of money you need, ideally in an account that accrues interest, so that when the time comes, the funds are available and accessible, preventing your family from experiencing any financial strain.  

3. Design Your Funeral Service

Most families don't talk about what they'd like their funeral service to look or feel like. With pre-planning, you have the opportunity to design a service that feels personal and thoughtful. 

You can include poignant readings, favorite songs, or even a video or audio message for your loved ones. Whether it's a big, elaborate service or a small, intimate one is totally up to you.

The death of a loved one always involves some degree of emotional distress. During this time, the help of an experienced and compassionate team is invaluable. Since 1906, families throughout the Cincinnati area have chosen Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home to assist them in the funeral planning process. This family-owned funeral home offers both practical and emotional support for grieving families. Along with funeral planning services, both convenient locations offer pre-planning for people who want to handle their arrangements ahead of time to unburden their family. To find out more, call (513) 385-0511 or visit the website.