First Memorial Funeral Services

Here are the top three reasons for overcoming hesitation, confronting mortality, and pre-planning your own funeral: Take care of the family : Relieve your loved ones from the pressure of making tough decisions, and let them focus on the grieving and healing process. Knowing your wishes in advance makes it easier on the family to carry out the funeral arrangements exactly the way you wanted. Pre-planning your funeral is one way to prevent conflicts, confusion, and stress for your loved ones. Stay in-charge : Whether it is your fiercely independent lifestyle or the need to be in control of everything, pre-planning your own funeral is the opportunity to exercise your choice. While the time and circumstances of death are unpredictable, you can remain in-charge of the funeral arrangements to follow after your passing. Control financial stress : Like most other commodities and services, funeral costs continue to rise with each passing year. According to the National Funeral Directors...

Decide on location or setting:  If you choose a memorial ceremony, you will have a lot more flexibility and time to create a personalized experience. Memorial services that focus on the interests, activities, and past times of the person who has passed away are becoming more and more popular. These services are often held in less formal venues, and include many different personalized activities to remember your loved one. Pick a time and place:  The time and date of the memorial service can influence how many people attend, as well as dictate the theme of the service.  Memorial services  can be schedules weeks, and even months after the death. Some choose to delay until the person’s birthday or anniversary. Either way, schedule the service so that guests have plenty of time to make travel arrangements. Consider whether you want to have the service in the early morning, mid-afternoon, or late evening. Select a theme or purpose:  The purpose, or theme, of ...