Stress-Free Funeral: The Benefits Of Early Preparation
At a funeral, families who are left behind not only bear the sorrow of the separation, but also face the stress once they hear about the cost of the funeral services especially for the unexpected death of a loved-one.
The price normally includes funeral services like preserving of the body or embalming, rental of chairs, tables and venue (funeral home), flower arrangements, transportation, food and beverage at the wake and other supplies needed. The vault, tombstone and someone to administer the entombment go into the preparation list as well.
For families who are already suffering from the pain of loss, all the additional expenses can really become a great burden. There are ways to bring down the expenses and still honour or give respect to your departed relative.
1. Plan ahead to save. Prearranged funerals save you money and minimize tension and stress among the family. Many people consider planning ahead for their own funeral or the funeral of their loved one and set aside money for it The stress on making financial decisions at the funeral will also be minimized. If you still have budget for it, hold it at a funeral home of your choice. Most of the time, you’ll be proposed with a cheaper cost when paid ahead.
2. Get your own officiator. Ask a minister pastor, priest or a family member who you personally know to take care of the services. It is better to have an officiator who knows you personally so he can share special insights and make the funeral memorable.
3. Consider cremation. Looking for alternative to a traditional funeral? Cremation can be the more affordable option. Apart from the truth that it would take less time, several members of the family or your friends may want to store ashes with them, entomb or sprinkle it somewhere – with cremation, these personal rituals are possible. For the family, ashes can also be very meaningful. Budgeting for the cost on caskets, a plot and other burial fees would be something you’d no longer worry about in cremation.
4. Set a viewing time. Setting the viewing time at the wake can in effect reduce funeral expenses. If you picked out cremation or if the viewing is kept short, it might not be obligatory for the body to be embalmed – depending on sanitation and health rules. Unless of course other family members or relatives would still like to have some time to say goodbye to the departed loved-one for one last time, then burial time can be extended.
5. Conduct the funeral at your house. The rent for a funeral home is charged daily so you may want to clear out a room in your house and turn it into a venue. It also allows for a personal ceremony among close-knit families and friends.
Death is a sensitive time. After all, funeral present the family with a need to transition into moving on with life. Get the best casket for your loved one’s burial.
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