Providers of cremation services in St. Louis, MO, offer pre-planning services that let you arrange a funeral before you need it. It’s one of the best ways to get the most out of funeral homes providing these services. Here’s how. 

Pre-planning guarantees your wishes 

Your family may know you wish to be cremated, but do they know how? Pre-planning lets you create a specific plan for the funeral home and your family to follow. 

After choosing between direct cremation, cremation with a memorial, or traditional cremation, you can state how you want your ashes handled. Will there be a memorial service or celebration of life? Will it accompany a scattering ceremony? Or do you want your ashes buried? 

You can choose how detailed you want to be, knowing that whatever the plan is, once you’ve pre-paid, the cremation provider is contractually bound to follow through. 

Helps your family save money 

Pre-planning your cremation helps you or your family save money in two ways. First, you don’t have to spend on unnecessary services because you have time to figure out what you want. 

When the need is immediate, most people are too overwhelmed, making them more likely to overspend. Second, if you pre-fund the plan, you lock in the costs at today’s price, protecting you from future inflation. 

It’s also financially convenient. You don’t have to pay the lump sum at once. Funeral homes allow you to pay in installments, and insurance services let you do the same. 

You can get the funeral you want without compromising, no matter how costly it may be. 

Pre-planning provides peace of mind 

Families often overspend because they need to honor their loved one in the best way possible. People feel guilty when they feel like they haven’t done right by the deceased. 

But without a pre-plan, it can be hard to come to a relieving conclusion, and the bereaved are left to question their choices perpetually. This also contributes to the stress of planning as family members constantly second-guess their decisions. 

Creating a pre-plan gives everyone a clear direction of what you want and how you want. And instead of worrying, they can focus on fulfilling your wishes and feel a sense of pride after. 

Prevents family conflict 

Family members tend to disagree over the best way to honor their loved one when there’s no pre-plan. Sometimes, it is a minor disagreement; other times, it isn’t. Either way, the family is forced into conflict when they need each other’s support the most. 

This is especially important if you want a cremation. While it’s a preferred option for many families, not everyone is a fan. Without a concrete pre-plan, family members may strongly disagree over how to handle your body. 

By creating one, everyone is forced to be on the same page. The planning process involves discussing with family members, guaranteeing everyone will know what to expect when the time comes. 

And the good news is that we’ve made the pre-planning process easy. You can get started by filling this form. Or call us for answers to additional questions you may have about available cremation services in St. Louis, MO. We’re here to answer them.