Dealing with the death of a loved one can be overwhelming, whether it was expected or not. There’s a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options and make sure that you’re covering all of the necessary details. You can carefully consider the financial costs, the type of ceremony, and other personal preferences that will make a difference when honoring the deceased. Still feeling unsure? Here are some of the most important reasons why planning ahead may be the best option.
The funeral is a time to honor the life of your loved ones and begin the grief journey. We listed four benefits to explain why pre-planning a cremation is not only a good idea, but an important decision that will assure your family will have all the assistance they need when the time comes.
Planning a cremation involves several delicate and personal decisions, and it can be a sensitive topic for many people. There is no right time for when to do so, and we encourage you to do it when you feel emotionally prepared to think about it. However, since death can be an uncomfortable topic, you may never feel completely ready to take on this task, but it still needs to be done.
Another factor that plays a role when your cremation planning is your loved ones. To prevent your spouse, children, or other loved ones from taking on the financial and emotional burdens of funeral planning, you can pre-plan your funeral and express these wishes to them. When the time comes, they'll be grateful that everything is already planned out and can focus on coping with their grief and honoring your life.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding cremation planning, Our staff is here to help you find the right options and the best payment option for your financial situation.
When you create your plan with us, we keep a record of your pre-planned arrangements. If your arrangements were made through insurance, then they can be easily transferred to another funeral home in the United States.
First, check out our preplanning checklist to help you consider all your possibilities. This part of the process is important for you to think about the details, such as what kind of ceremony would you like, the decoration, and the participants. Then you can preplan online using our form to create your personalized arrangements or you can schedule a time to speak with our staff to discuss your options and make a plan.
At Oak Cremation, our experienced staff will be pleased to help you plan everything according to your wishes.
Contact us for more information
Oak Cremation
Phone: (586) 224-3092
26560 Van Dyke Avenue, Center Line, MI 48015
George Rafaidus, CFSP
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director
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