How to Pre-Plan for Cremation
Funeral planning can be an unsettling process for some. However, having your wishes known and planned can give great relief to family and friends during their grief. Cremation is becoming a more common choice for personal funeral planning. Choosing cremation can provide flexible options when considering where you want your remains placed, as well as less restrictive costs and piece of mind.
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Invite family and friends to be part of the initial discussion when considering cremation. Those that are left behind in grief may seek comfort from a funeral service, therefore considering the feelings of those closest to you is an integral part of the planning process.
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Choose a final resting place that will provide your family with comfort and solace to you. Cremation offers a wide range of possibilities such as easily transporting an urn to a family plot, scattering ashes or being placed in a mausoleum. If you want your ashes scattered or have the urn transported to a particular location, make sure family and friends are willing to follow through with these wishes without becoming uncomfortable or distressed.
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Locate a local funeral home and funeral director that can help settle the details of planning for your cremation.
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Ask your funeral director about the types of containers that need to be purchased for a cremation, as a rigid box or casket will still be necessary. Discuss which crematory will be utilized and what their requirements are.
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Pay any costs ahead of time for your funeral if you do not want family funding this event. Ask the funeral director about any funeral "pre-need" insurance policies that may be available.
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Write out all specific requests regarding your cremation. This can be done at a lawyer's office in the form of a will or a simple form called a "personal funeral planning guide." Make sure family members know where to locate the appropriate forms when necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Decide if you would like to become an organ donor and make sure your wishes are clear. Most states provide an organ donor card to carry with you.
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