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When a loved one passes, the family faces an overwhelming number of tasks and decisions, all while struggling through grief and a range of difficult emotions. By taking care of your arrangements before the time of need, you are relieving them of that burden and giving them more time and energy to focus on healing and remembrance. They will not have to ask themselves, “Am I making the right choices?” and they can instead focus on what matters; saying goodbye and celebrating your life journey with those who care about you most.
While pre-funding your funeral is certainly not required in order to pre-plan, pre- payment means that your funds will be set aside and protected against inflation and unforeseen increases in cost. Your family will not have to worry about payment and can enjoy peace of mind knowing that everything has been taken care of. Finally, the process is simple. All you have to do is fill out a form or meet with a member of our staff to put your plan in place. Anyone can create a plan at any stage in their life, and you can make changes at a later date if you wish.
There are so many actions and decisions to consider, it is important for your peace of mind to speak with experts you can trust. Without any obligation, we will help you understand all the options available to you and your family, that will best suit your desires and budget. All of this said, any circumstance change can easily be accommodated whether it be about your preferences or even if you relocate.
It is recommended to discuss with your family what will happen when you die. The ones that you love will miss you. We believe it is important to start the conversation with your loved ones. While mortality can be a difficult subject, there are many benefits to involving others in your own anticipation and theirs. Regardless of your approach, the conversation is much easier to have when death is not imminent. Introducing the
subject to loved ones earlier in life when they are younger and most likely healthier makes the topic easier to discuss, and keeps the focus on the celebration of life rather than impending loss. Here are some tips that may help you start the advance planning of conversation with your loved ones:
Set a time to have the conversation. Schedule it as an appointment with your loved ones, whether you want to share your plans with them or ask them to make their plans to share with you.
Tell your parent or loved one that you want to ensure their final arrangements are done according to their wishes and that you need their help to make it happen. Ease into the conversation. Questions such as “Have you ever thought about whether you would like cremation or burial?” or “What type of funeral would you like to have?” may open the discussion to more details about your loved ones wishes.
Take advantage of funeral-related opportunities. Attending the funeral of a friend, family member or colleague or watching a movie or television show with funeral scenes may naturally prompt the discussion with your own loved ones. Talk about what you liked or did not like about the services you saw or attended. Tell your children or loved ones that because you care for them so much, you do not want to burden them with difficult decisions when you are gone. Tell them you have made your own final arrangements and give them a written record of what they are. Make your funeral plans with us, wrap a copy of your contract and wishes in a gift box, then present it to your children.
The first step is to review your Pre- Planning Checklist to help you consider all of your choices and gather all of the information you will need.
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