Pre-need Planning

          Pre-need arrangements are those planned and purchased prior to death, often years before the need arises. Making these decisions ahead of time, relieves family and friends from making them at the time of need, when they are in a state of grief.  Pre-planning can provide peace of mind and alleviate financial burden for family.  Benefits include:

• Significant cost savings

        Costs can be managed more easily if plans are made and paid for               long before they are needed.  Families are able to choose the items             and services they wish based on today’s cost.   
 

• Personal choices

        Many people have very strong feelings about their final services;                   however, they may feel uncomfortable talking about their wishes.                 Pre-planning makes sure these wishes are known and family                         members are not left having to make these difficult decisions.
 

• Flexible Payment Options

        At a time of immediate need, all payments must be paid, in full, prior           to burial taking place. This may cause financial hardship. Pre-planning         and pre-paying can ease this burden. The Catholic Cemetery                         Association offers a variety of pre-need payment options.
 

• Personal satisfaction and peace of mind
  Perhaps most importantly, you and your family are left with peace of mind knowing that your wishes are known, will be carried out, and have been paid.

           More and more families are recognizing that pre-planning funeral and burial arrangements demonstrates love and thoughtfulness toward their family members. It is a thoughtful decision that reduces the stress of uncertainty when death occurs. It offers one final gift, a last act of love.