Funeral pre-planning takes pressure off your loved ones who may not want to make important decisions immediately after you pass away. Planning your own funeral also ensures that you get the memorial you would have wanted. Here's what you should consider when planning your own funeral.

How to Pre-Plan Your Own Funeral

1. Set a Budget

Being able to lock in today’s prices is another popular benefit of pre-planning a funeral. Setting a budget before you start planning will help guide your decisions and narrow down your options.

2. Consider Your Payment Options

Paying for a burial service can be a significant financial burden for your family. Fortunately, many funeral homes allow you to prepay as part of your funeral planning.

Depending on your circumstances, you might arrange a long-term payment plan with the funeral home. You may also purchase a life insurance policy with the funeral home listed as the beneficiary.

3. Choose a Funeral Home

Established funeral homes know how sensitive these topics can be and will guide you through the process. They will help you decide whether cremation and burial is a better option for you. Selecting a reputable funeral home will make the rest of the planning process much easier.

4. Think About the Details

Funeral pre-planning gives you control over every aspect of your memorial service. Along with big decisions about cremation or burial, you can also choose where your service will be held and even the types of flower arrangements. Thinking about these details will take the burden off your loved ones after you’re gone.

Since 1880, Brown Funeral Homes & Cremations has been serving families throughout the West Virginia panhandle. They understand how difficult these issues can be, and will guide you through every step of planning a touching memorial. Visit their website for more on their funeral pre-planning services, follow their Facebook for tips and updates, or call (304) 263-8896 to speak with a funeral director in Martinsburg today.