MAKE YOUR WISHES KNOWN
Plan Ahead
It’s never too early to have meaningful conversations with your loved ones about how you wish to be remembered. Pre-planning is a thoughtful and compassionate choice—one that brings comfort to you and provides an invaluable gift of clarity and peace to your family.
While it can be difficult to think about your own mortality, planning your funeral in advance can be a smart and considerate decision for both yourself and your loved ones. It also helps ease the emotional and practical burdens placed on your loved ones as they navigate grief.
The caring staff at Henry Funeral Home is here to assist you with pre-planning arrangements- for yourself or for family members. We will guide you through important decisions in advance, helping to reduce unnecessary stress for your family when the time comes. We invite you to contact us at any time to learn more about the benefits or to begin creating a personalized plan.
Benefits of Preplanning
Planning Ahead Makes Your Wishes Known
The loss of a loved one can bring unexpected stress and uncertainty for families, especially when opinions differ about what should be done. Planning ahead helps prevent these difficult situations by clearly expressing your wishes and ensuring your funeral arrangements and personal affairs are handled exactly as you intend.
Planning Ahead Offers Peace of Mind
Once these important decisions are made in advance, you and your family can find comfort in knowing that difficult choices won’t have to be faced at the time of loss. Preplanning allows families the space to focus on what truly matters—celebrating life, being together and grieving.
Planning Ahead Offers Flexible Funding Options
Financially, pre-planning helps you compare costs, prevents overspending, and allows for budget-friendly decisions as these decisions are not being made in a time of grief. Funding plans can be established in advance, easing financial stress your loved ones may otherwise face during a difficult time. Advance payment also offers price protection against ever-increasing costs.
Planning Ahead Relieves The Burden From Family
Families are faced with countless decisions surrounding death. Preplanning your final wishes eases this burden, giving your family clear guidance and freeing them from worrying about logistics or details. With these decisions already made, your loved ones can focus on grieving, supporting one another, and beginning the healing process sooner.
Common Questions about Preplanning
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What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?
The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for your services.
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What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?
You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parent's full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with every detail of this process.
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Do I have to pay in advance?
Preplanning is merely making your wishes known. While prepayment is not required, there are financial benefits to doing so. Call us anytime to learn more.
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Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?
In most cases, Yes! If you have a plan at another funeral home and would like to transfer it here, we are glad to assist you in that process. If you move away and need to transfer your plan to another funeral home, we can help with that also.
