Whether anticipated or sudden, the death of a loved one can be devastating for everyone in the family. While coping with the emotional toll, it can be difficult to make decisions, which is why you should consider funeral preplanning. Making arrangements in advance will eliminate or reduce the financial strain on the surviving family, give them more time to process the loss and start healing, and ensure that the deceased’s wishes are honored. To make sure all of these points are met, follow the below funeral preplanning advice. 

A Guide to Funeral Preplanning 

1. Choose a Funeral Home with a Long History

It could be years or decades before the funeral service, so look for a funeral home with a long-standing history serving the community. Being in business for multiple generations demonstrates a company’s stability. Working with a venerable establishment reduces the risk they’ll go out of business at some point before your service. You should also find out whether they partner with any other local funeral homes and will transfer clients’ contracts elsewhere if needed. 

2. Consider Casket and/or Urn

Holding a funeral can provide surviving loved ones with a sense of closure. In the case of cremation, a casket to display during the event. It can serve as a symbol the departed mourners can touch while saying their final goodbyes. Also, pick out an urn to hold ashes given to family members. It can also serve as a carrier if you plan to have your remains scattered.

3. Information for processing paperwork

On our website www.ArndtFuneralHome.com  you will find a worksheet that will help you prepare the information that is needed for preplanning or time of death.   For example: your social security #, DD214 discharge paperwork from the military, your father’s complete name, mother’s complete name including maiden name.  Spellings of family members names for the death notice.  Your drivers license for ID.

For funeral preplanning assistance in the Rochester, NY, area, contact the licensed funeral directors at Arndt Funeral Home LLC. Since 1975, the staff members at this family-owned funeral home have been helping Monroe County families create touching funeral and memorial services to honor those they’ve lost. To discuss making funeral arrangements for yourself or a loved one, call (585) 225-6350. Visit the professionals online to learn more about the solutions they provide.