Planning Ahead
What does Pre-Planning your funeral mean?
Pre-planning your funeral involves making decisions about your end-of-life arrangements before they are needed. It’s a way to ensure that your preferences are respected and a thoughtful way to ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time.
By working with Family Funeral Care, you can plan your own funeral, outlining and documenting your wishes, whether you prefer a traditional service, a modern ceremony, or something uniquely personal.
Why Plan Ahead?
Choosing to pre-plan your funeral can provide numerous benefits, including:
- Reduced Stress for Loved Ones: Making decisions about your funeral in advance relieves your family from the emotional stress of planning during a difficult time. They won’t have to guess your preferences or worry about making the “right” decisions
- Ensures your wishes are honoured: Pre-planning allows you to specify exactly how you want your funeral to be conducted, including details like burial or cremation, service type, music, and readings. This ensures your final wishes are respected.
- Avoids family conflict: When your funeral arrangements are clearly documented, it minimises the potential for disagreements among family members about what you would have wanted.
How to plan your own funeral
Initial Consultation:
Begin by scheduling a meeting with us to discuss your preferences and options. We can come to you and guide you through the process and help you make informed choices to plan your own funeral.
Document Your Wishes:
We’ll assist you in documenting your preferences for the service, including details like location, type of service, music, and any personal touches.
Review Payment Options:
While we do not require pre-payment, we can provide advice on how to set aside funds if you choose to do so.
Regular Updates:
Keep your pre-planned arrangements up-to-date to ensure they continue to reflect your wishes.
Contact Us
For more information on pre-planning your funeral or to arrange a consultation, please reach out to us:
- 086 807 5213
- info@familyfuneralcare.ie
- Helping you plan your own funeral in Roscommon, Westmeath, Dublin, Galway, and surrounding counties.
At Family Funeral Care, we are committed to helping you make thoughtful, well-informed decisions about your funeral arrangements. Pre-planning with us ensures that your wishes are honored and provides peace of mind for you and your family.