One sad fact is that we all will die someday. If you are interested in planning your funeral, you should go ahead and do the same because you would have made it very easy for the loved ones left behind after your death. Even though some people feel the need to plan for their funeral, it is important to note that others are not comfortable with the idea and this explains why those left behind would have to plan the funeral. No one would enjoy planning a funeral for a family member or friend. It would be even harder if you do not know what to consider. Here is a step-to-step guide to planning a funeral.
Before you can even go further, you should know if the person had made any pre-arrangements. Some people make arrangements for funeral insurance to cater for the cost of the funeral and this would be helpful. If you find this, it means that you will have to contact the funeral home that he or she had used. It would not cost you much to plan the funeral for a loved one who had made pre-arrangements; you would also not find it more stressful.
You should know the funeral home to use. Asking a friend or colleague would be an easier way for you to choose the best funeral home. List at least three funeral homes and call each of them to discuss your budget and wishes; choose the one that would offer what you want
Some people prefer being cremated while others choose to be buried and you have to know this. If the person had mentioned cremation before dying, then you should go ahead and choose the best cremation services. You should not assume that it would be easy to find the best cremation services; there are so many of them. Cremation services do not have to be that expensive; just choose what sits right with you. Before settling on a certain provider for the cremation services make sure to know if they would handle all the details since that would be an emotional time for you. You would regret if the company offering the cremation services does not seem to be one that cares.
Knowing what to be done in the memorial service would make things easier. This involves knowing who the officiant of the funeral would be. The officiant of the funeral should know what special things should be said about the loved one. Moreover, it would be your responsibility to know what you would want to show at the memorial service.