Benefits of Planning Your Funeral While You’re Still Alive

By: Danny Amorucci
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Death is an inevitable part of life, and planning for your funeral may not be something you want to consider. However, at Willowbrook Cemetery, we believe there are many benefits to planning your funeral while you are still alive. By taking the time to make these decisions now, you can ensure that your wishes are carried out and relieve some of the burdens from your loved ones.

Benefits Of Planning Your Funeral While You’re Still Alive

There are many reasons to plan your funeral while you are still alive, including the following:

  • One of the most significant benefits of planning your funeral while you are still alive is that you can ensure that your wishes are respected. By making these decisions now, you can decide what type of service you want, what music you want to be played, what readings you want to be read, and more. You can also decide if you wish to be buried or cremated and where you want your final resting place. By making these decisions, you can ensure that your wishes are carried out and that your loved ones are not confused.
  • Another benefit of planning your funeral while you are still alive is that you can relieve some of the burdens from your loved ones. Losing a loved one is an emotional and challenging experience, and making decisions about their funeral can add additional stress. Making these decisions ahead of time helps ensure that your loved ones can focus on grieving and healing.
  • Planning your funeral while you are still alive can also be a financial decision. Funeral costs can be high, and by planning, you can ensure that your loved ones don't have to bear the costs. By making decisions about your funeral and pre-paying for your arrangements, you can ensure that your loved ones do not have to worry about your funeral costs.
  • In addition to the practical benefits of planning your funeral, while you are still alive, it can also be a way to reflect on your life and your legacy. By making decisions about your funeral and final resting place, you can ensure that your life is celebrated in the way you want. You can also reflect on your life and think about the impact that you have had on those around you.

For more information on the benefits of planning your funeral and our cemetery grounds/burial plot options, call Willowbrook Cemetery at 203-222-8646. We help you select a calm final resting place for your cherished one at our serene cemetery. You can also email us through this contact us form.

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