Planning a funeral amid grief can be overwhelming. At Gerst, we understand that the burden of loss makes it difficult to manage all the steps of arranging a funeral. Our preplanning services allow you to make arrangements in advance, easing the burden on your family during a difficult time. Let’s review some of the reasons why preplanning arrangements are important.
Less financial strain
Pre-funding and pre-purchasing funeral items decrease the financial strain on you and your loved ones. There are no additional costs to deciding to preplan your funeral. Planning before allows you to pay for the funeral when you have the funds rather than after an unexpected loss. If you are preplanning your own funeral, it allows you to pay and alleviate the financial burden on your family. There are several different ways to pre-fund a funeral: You can deposit a lump sum or in installments, or you may be able to purchase a specially designed insurance policy that covers these expenses.
Relieve stress
No one wants to face the stress of planning and financing a funeral while grieving. Preplanning ensures peace of mind. Having you or your loved one’s arrangements preplanned provides comfort and relief for loved ones, knowing the end-of-life celebration will be meaningful and taken care of. This allows your loved ones to focus more of their time and energy on healing.
Preplanned arrangements are transferable
Sometimes, location and an unknown future can prevent individuals from preplanning their funerals. At Gerst, we keep a record of your preferences, arrangements, and any prepayments. Our team can easily transfer these documents to any funeral home throughout the United States. You can rest easy knowing that your funeral is taken care of, regardless of where or when.
Creating a meaningful funeral
A funeral is a time to honor the deceased in a meaningful way. Many loved ones face the burden of trying to honor the wishes of the deceased without knowing what they would want. Preplanning allows you to have important end-of-life conversations with your family, ensuring that your funeral reflects your wishes. This preparation produces a funeral that honors you and aids in closure for individuals. Preplanning removes the guesswork from your loved ones, allowing them to focus on remembering and celebrating your life.
Interested in learning more about our preplanning services? Connect with our team! Preplanning is free, and you can always make changes later on if you wish. At Gerst, we want to come alongside you and your loved ones at every stage of planning and grieving. Contact us today to begin planning your meaningful funeral.
