Planning Ahead

Why Should I  Plan Ahead?

Planning for the future, especially when it comes to our own mortality or that of a loved one, is a topic many shy away from. However, by pre-planning, we have the opportunity to shield our families from the emotional and financial challenges that often accompany a death.


Pre-planning allows us to document our wishes and even pre-pay for them, providing a level of security similar to what life insurance offers.


More and more individuals and families are choosing to pre-arrange and pre-fund their memorials, with over a million people making this decision last year alone.


According to a recent survey, the most common reasons for pre-planning include ensuring that one's expressed wishes are honored, reducing stress for family and friends during an emotional time, avoiding a financial burden on the family, and gaining peace of mind.


While many of us plan for potential life misfortunes that rarely occur, pre-planning for the inevitable is a practical step. Our free pre-planning services offer you the opportunity to speak with a specialist who can answer all your questions about pre-arrangement. 



Taking the time now allows you to explore various services, merchandise options, and associated costs, making informed choices and relieving your family of an emotional burden. The optimal time to pre-arrange is now, while it's on your mind. For more information, please reach out to us at 614-267-8310

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Benefits of Preplanning

Planning Ahead Lets Your Wishes Be Known

The death of a loved one often brings about unwarranted stress and turmoil among families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you help prevent those disagreements by letting your family know what your wishes are and how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.

Planning Ahead Offers Peace of Mind

Our staff guarantees we will carry out the arrangements you want, just as you directed. Once the plans have been arranged, you and your family can rest easy knowing at the time of death, those uncomfortable decisions have been made. In a time when a family should be able to easily grieve, preplanning allows for that to happen.

Planning Ahead Offers Flexible Funding Options

When you preplan your funeral arrangements, there are more options when it comes to funding the funeral. A preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy or other payment options can all be arranged before the time of death. At the time of death, services must be paid in full, so having options ahead of time can also reduce other stress related to losing someone.

Planning Ahead Relieves The Burden From Family

Following the death of a loved one, there are more than 150 decisions that have to be made within the first day or two following the death. Those stressful decisions on top of the stress of grieving a loss can be eliminated by arranging your final wishes ahead of time. If those decisions are made, your loved ones aren’t left wondering what you would have wanted and how they should proceed with funeral plans. With those decisions out of the way, your loved one can begin the healing process sooner.

Common Questions about Preplanning

  • 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 the funeral.

  • 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 this process.

  • Do I have to pay in advance?

    Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund their funeral as well. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offers peace of mind to you.

  • Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?

    If you have plans at another funeral home and would like to move them here, we will help you do that. If you move from the area and would like to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will assist you with that as well.