There's no denying that these conversations can be difficult and uncomfortable. According to the Funeral and Memorial Information Council, only 46% of adults over the age of 40 have had conversations with their loved ones about their future funeral or memorial arrangements. Yet planning your funeral in advance can save your loved ones significant hassle and stress. Here are some reasons to organize pre-arranged funeral plans.

Your loved ones will face enough stress and grieving at your passing. Why add to that with additional responsibilities? By planning your funeral in advance, you can take care of the nitty-gritty details so that they don't have to. This will allow your remaining loved ones more time to grieve properly and to spend time in each other's company. Wouldn't you rather your friends and family gather together to share stories and rejoice in their memories instead of having to crank numbers and sort documents? Save your loved ones the headache and do as much planning in advance as possible.

By planning your funeral in advance, you can save your remaining family members a lot of hassle. Funeral and post-death arrangements can cause a lot of disagreements amongst family members. All of this can be avoided if you lay out specific, detailed plans about your wishes. This can prevent arguments and hurt feelings, and can hopefully ease the entire process for your remaining family members.

When planning in advance, you can add personal touches to your funeral and memorial services. After all, there is no better way to ensure your accommodations are taken care of than by making the effort yourself ahead of time. By outlining your specific wishes beforehand, you can ensure that your funeral is an accurate representation of your life and legacy. This just may make the services your loved ones attend all the more celebratory of your time on Earth.

Though these are difficult conversations to have, they are nonetheless important ones. Knowing how much you need to spend on services can protect your loved ones from uncertain financial responsibility after your passing. Thankfully, our empathetic and knowledgeable team members are here to help you during the planning stages. Contact Anderson Memorial Park Cemetary today to start making plans in advance.