As Benjamin Franklin once said, nothing is certain except death and taxes.
Although we might rather not think about death, it unfortunately is inevitable and something we’ll eventually have to face down the road.
As with most things in life, taking the time to pre-plan and make arrangements in advance can go a long way when it comes to planning a funeral and writing a will.
What Is A Pre-Planned Funeral?
As its name suggests, a pre-planned funeral involves planning a funeral ahead of time and making all the arrangements in advance.
From deciding on the funeral parlour to whether you wish to get buried or be cremated after the funeral, all these details would be sorted out during the pre-planning process. Hence, when the time comes, it would be a much more seamless process for your loved ones.
What Is A Will?
A will is a written document which enables you to provide instructions and list out your wishes on how you want to distribute your estate – such as your property, money and other assets – after you pass on.
Here’s Why You Should Pre-Plan A Funeral & Write A Will
1. It Eases The Financial Burden On Your Family
Funerals can be quite costly, especially when you total up the cost of the different expenses involved, such as the flower arrangement, catering and casket.
On top of placing a strain on your family’s finances, these costs can also create tension and stress during a time of heightened grief.
Pre-planning your funeral would take this financial burden off your loved ones’ shoulders as you can pay ahead of time or make plans to set aside the necessary funds for when the time comes.
Apart from that, it would potentially be less expensive to pay ahead of time because you would avoid inflation and also have the option to pay by more wallet-friendly instalments, depending on the funeral home you engage.
2. It Allows Them To Grief And Emotionally Handle This Period
There’s no doubt that it would be a very challenging time for your loved ones after your death.
Hence, having all the arrangements done ahead of time would free them from the process of organising your funeral and worrying about the various details that come with planning a funeral.
Having this additional time and space to cope with the grief and focus their energy on supporting and comforting themselves as well as each other is important when it comes to emotionally dealing with this difficult period.
3. It Ensures That Your Last Wishes Are Honoured
As we rarely talk about funerals with our loved ones, they unfortunately sometimes may not be aware of our individual preferences and as a result, might end up organising a funeral that is not aligned with what we would choose.
Whether it is the specific type of religious funeral service you’d like to have or who you want to distribute your assets to after your pass on, preparing your will and funeral arrangements early would ensure that your last wishes are fulfilled.
4. It Prevents Disputes With A Last Testament
It is not uncommon for families to fall apart due to conflicts related to asset distribution after the death of a loved one.
Thus, drawing up a will with very clear and specific instructions is the best way to prevent such conflicts from happening since it would be stated in black and white. Hence, all they can do is to honour what is written in the will and follow through with the instructions.
5. It Demonstrates Care & Responsibility To Your Loved Ones
Although it may not seem like it initially, pre-planning your funeral and writing your will ahead of time is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your family.
After all, it shows that you want what’s best for them during a challenging period and also offers some certainty that they can hold on to as they navigate their grief.
Singapore Casket: Your One-Stop Solution For Funeral Services In Singapore
If you’re looking to pre-plan a funeral, write a will, or both, we’ve got the experience and expertise to help ensure you successfully do so.
Our professional funeral directors have decades of experience and are committed to helping fulfil the last wishes of your loved one and delivering a funeral wake that is memorable, dignified and heartfelt.
We can handle every aspect of your loved one’s funeral arrangement – from embalming and makeup as well as memorial gemstone services to exhumation & remain relocation and post funeral services.
You can learn more about our full range of funeral services here or get in contact with us at 6293 4388, we are open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
