Make your preparations on what you want carried out

For many the idea of planning a funeral is a daunting prospect and therefore selecting the right funeral service provider is of the utmost importance.

In communities where cultural or religious traditions are strong, people don’t worry about their funeral as they know that, when the time comes, those closest to them will know what to do; custom and duty will see to it that things are done properly.

This eliminates choice, but it also eliminates faffing.

The simple solution to alleviate some of the financial and emotional distress experienced by your loved ones is by taking out a funeral plan.

The disposal of your money and your things plus final instructions and directions to those who will have to settle your affairs when you’re dead, often called putting your affairs in order.

●How you are looked after in your last days.

●Who will speak and act for you when you can no longer do so for yourself. ●Where you die. ●Whether or not your organs are to be donated.

●How your body will be disposed of (burial or cremation).

●Your funeral ceremony and wake afterwards.

However reluctant they are, you will need to try to talk to those closest to you about how you would like to make your exit because, if you want them to be your advocates, you’ll need their active involvement.

Tell them that if they truly love you they will listen.