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Learn Why and How to Pre-Plan Your Funeral Arrangements<\/h2>\n

Most of us spend weeks and months planning a wedding or a major celebration, just to ensure that every tiny detail is taken care of. Then why leave the ultimate celebration of your life to the very end, or to your grieving loved ones? Diving into planning your eventual demise may not be easy. In fact, confronting the subject of death or mortality can be a hugely emotional process. Yet, pre-planning your funeral has several advantages for you, as well as your loved ones. In this funeral pre-planning guide, we address every aspect of planning your own funeral arrangements; from why you should consider it, to how to go about it with a handy checklist.<\/p>\n

Why Pre-Plan Your Funeral?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are the top three reasons for overcoming hesitation, confronting mortality, and pre-planning your own funeral:
\nTake care of the family<\/strong>: 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.
\nStay in-charge<\/strong>: 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.
\nControl financial stress<\/strong>: Like most other commodities and services, funeral costs continue to rise with each passing year. According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the median cost of adult funerals in Canada<\/a> is $6,260 for cremation sand $8,755 for burials. Whether you pre-pay for the services or pre-arrange the payout for when the time comes, pre-planning your funeral will relieve you and your family from future financial stress.<\/p>\n

How to Pre-Plan Your Funeral?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most funeral homes offer convenient pre-planning services that allow you to arrange your final celebration of life in a manner of your choosing. Check out these top steps for pre-planning your end-of-life arrangements:
\n\"How
\nDecide on the type of service<\/strong>: Make the most important decision of whether you want a burial, cremation or donation,and inform your family about it personally, or through a letter.
\nFind a funeral pre-planning specialist<\/strong>: Visit your local funeral home to explore the various services available. Whether you want a traditional funeral, a remembrance ceremony, or graveside service,the funeral director will help give shape to your end-of-life plans, based on your preferences, personality and budget.
\nArrange the finances<\/strong>: While pre-paying is not a necessary step for pre-planning your funeral, you have the option to make advance arrangements that will eliminate any financial strain on you or your family. You can have the money held \u2018in trust\u2019, or buy insurance for the sum involved. In most scenarios, your pre-paidfund will earn interest over the years, which will likely offset any future rise in funeral costs.
\nEnsure a contract is in place<\/strong>: Signing a pre-payment contract with your chosen funeral home, and\/or insurance provider will allow you to take advantage of the provisions of Ontario\u2019s Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002<\/a>. Any pre-paid contract signed after July 1, 2012 ensures that your legal representative does not need to bear additional costs, even if they are not offset by the interest earned on your pre-paid fund. Similarly, any money and interest earnings left over after the specified funeral arrangements goes back to your estate, or beneficiary, as specified in your contract.
\nKeep an eye on the details<\/strong>: Pre-planning your funeral involves fair bit of decision making. Paying attention to details, asking questions, and building trust with your funeral home will help you make the most of the available options and facilities. For example:<\/p>\n