How you can plan

It’s the one subject that many of us would rather not have to think about but planning for a funeral now can save your loved ones from a financial and emotional burden later.

Making plans on someone else’s behalf can be stressful and expensive but if you make your wishes clear and make plans to pay for your funeral, this will be one less thing for them to worry about.

There are a number of local funeral directors who can offer help and advice, so be sure to get in touch if you have any questions.

The main benefits of planning for peace of mind and recording the wishes of your loved ones is that doing so will put them in control, enabling them to leave clear intentions and desires.

This eases the stress of having to decide what they would have wanted and will also take a weight off their shoulders. Another advantage of planning ahead is that funds can be set aside in order to relieve financial burdens.

Plans can be simple or elaborate and taking one out is very easy.

There are many payment options available and most plans can be transferred if you move to a new area.

Amendments can also be made as needs or wishes change.

By contacting your preferred funeral director in the first instance, you can be sure you are using the people best placed to offer sound and honest advice and answer any questions you may have.

Many people don’t realise that some funeral plan providers won’t allow customers to use local funeral directors, as they have a list of preferred service providers, so make sure you check before committing to anything.

Making sure your plans are written down can mean your funeral wishes are always adhered to and could help spare grieving relations even more heartache.

The main benefits of planning for peace of mind and recording the wishes of your loved ones is that doing so will put them in control...