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Benefits of Preplanning
Taking the emotional weight off your family
Minimizing Immediate Decisions
During the first 24-48 hours after a loss, families are often overwhelmed by grief yet forced to make dozens of decisions. By preplanning at Burgess, you lift that heavy burden from their shoulders, allowing them time to comfort each other and grieve without the pressure of urgent choices.
Ensuring Your Wishes Are Met
We help you document exactly how you want to be remembered. Whether you envision a traditional service, a cremation followed by a celebration of life, or a unique personalized service using our video tributes and custom options, your specific preferences are honored
Preventing Family Disagreements
Preplanning removes the guesswork and potential conflict that can arise when family members disagree on what you might have wanted. Your written plan provides a clear, documented roadmap for our staff to follow, ensuring unity during a vulnerable time.
Peace of Mind for Everyone
The comfort of knowing that everything is arranged to your satisfaction is invaluable, giving both you today and your family tomorrow profound peace of mind.
Providing Financial Security
Locking in Today's Prices
When you pre-fund your arrangements through Burgess Funeral Home, you protect your family from inflation. You secure the cost of the services and merchandise at today's rates, potentially saving your family a significant amount of money in the future.
Removing the Financial Burden
You alleviate the stress of finding immediate funds for unexpected funeral expenses. Pre-funding your plan is a responsible way to manage expenses proactively.
Smart, Informed Choices
Preplanning allows you to research and understand all available options without the emotional duress often associated with an immediate need. We work within your budget to find affordable, quality solutions that meet your exact needs.
Avoiding Emotional Overspending
We help you define your budget clearly and stick to it, preventing costly decisions that can sometimes happen when arrangements are made under extreme emotional duress.
At Burgess Funeral Home & Crematory, we are committed to guiding you and your family every step of the way. Preplanning is a final act of love that provides comfort and security precisely when it is needed most. We invite you to schedule a consultation with our compassionate staff to begin planning your personalized arrangements today.
Common Questions about Preplanning
What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?
The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.
What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?
You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parents' full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.
Do I have to pay in advance?
Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund their funeral as well. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer peace of mind to you.
Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?
If you have plans at another funeral home and would like to move them here, we will help you do that. If you move from the area and would like to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will assist you with that as well.
