Our lives can get pretty busy, and no one wants to spend it thinking about our final days. Funeral planning and talking about death is not a light subject and is often avoided until the time comes, and it's too late. Making time for important people and important things is crucial, and pre-planning your funeral is one of those things. Planning your funeral comes with many benefits, such as relieving your family from added time, stress, and money when the time comes. Many have not had to plan a funeral, and if so, know how dreaded the experience can be. When pre-planning your funeral with your family, you can ensure that your family is prepared and less stressed when the day of your service comes. If you're ready to get started on pre-planning your funeral with your spouse or family member, Hamel-Lydon is here to help. Discover below some funeral pre-planning mistakes you should avoid for a smooth and stress-free process.

Only Focusing On The Price

When it comes to funerals, many families focus on the price and choose whatever is cheapest. When pre-planning gives your family an advantage by settling things earlier and avoiding the need to scramble or choose the most affordable option. When it comes time to discuss your funeral wishes, avoid focusing solely on the price and consider other options and factors in the process. Price is still an essential factor, but it's important to remember that you get what you pay for. Paying ahead of time is helpful, but it's necessary to keep in mind that other third-party services, flowers, and police escorts, are often not considered in the funeral's price. 

Not Communicating With Your Family

Pre-planning is a process that should involve your family, as they are the ones who will most likely be there on the date of your service. Be sure to communicate with your family and sit down with them before you talk with the funeral director. Make sure they are on board with everything and supportive of your wishes. A service is important for not only the deceased but also the living, as they are there to honor and remember you. Be sure to find a way that balances everyone's needs.

Waiting Too Long To Pre-Plan

Procrastinating is something we all do when it comes to pre-planning a funeral. No one wants to think about or deal with it when we are younger and healthy, but that is the best time to do so. This is when your mind is active and healthy, and you can make clear, intelligent decisions about your pre-planning. The longer you wait, the harder it may be to find time to sit down with your family and discuss these plans, and then it becomes too late. When you pre-plan at a younger age, it is less likely that the process will be sad and depressing as you are preparing for something much farther down the road with lots of life to live still. This makes the process much easier and effective for both you and your family. 

Only Taking Care of Cemetery Needs, Not The Funeral Service

When it comes to pre-planning, be sure you focus on both funeral and cemetery needs and not just one without the other. This can be easy to do as it can be overwhelming to coordinate and plan your services. Purchasing and reserving a cemetery plot is just one part of the pre-planning process. Just because you have secured that does not mean that your funeral package has also been taken care of. Working with an experienced and patient funeral director will help ensure you do not leave out any important parts of the package so that you can have a stress-free, yet effective pre-planning experience. They will not only ensure you have everything ready, but they will be sure your plans align with your budget so you can prevent last-minute scrambling.

Funeral Pre-Planning Services With Hamel-Lydon

If you or your family are looking for pre-planning services in Quincy, MA, and the surrounding Boston area, Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Services of Massachusetts is here to help. Our funeral home team has years of experience and dedication to our community and is ready to help you and your family with catered services. From funerals, cremations, burials, and other memorials, our team helps take the added stress and costs off your shoulders. Learn more about the benefits of pre-planning and how our team is here to help you when needed.