Funeral Pre-Planning
When someone passes, there are lots of details that need to be taken care of before and after that person is laid to rest. Opting to pre-plan your funeral can be a way to take care of many of these details in advance so that those left behind are able to navigate the grieving process without a lot of extra stress.
Some people find it empowering to make these decisions in advance, and deciding on the finer details can be a wonderful way to ensure that your funeral is an authentic reflection of your life. If you want to start this process, the compassionate team at The Natural Funeral Company can help.
We have compiled some considerations you might find useful if you want to be a part of the planning process for your own or someone else’s funeral service.
Financial Planning
When you pass, it’s likely that your family will want to give you the best send-off possible. While there are many different levels of pricing available, this is often an unexpected expense at a challenging time. If you want to explore how much a funeral will cost, we can assist you; once you have accurate pricing, you can set the funds aside or begin saving. At The Natural Funeral Company, we offer the option for you to make flexible payments in advance over the span of a few years.
Another way you can alleviate financial stress for your family at this time is by setting up a funeral trust.
Your Will
If you leave a clear will that can be easily located, your family will have a precise idea of your final wishes. You can include a section in your will that details all the inclusions for your service. This may be decisions about whether you want to be buried or cremated, whether you want your service to be held at a religious or secular venue, or any readings, music, or aesthetic choices that are important to you. This is an opportunity to design the funeral you want, determine your budget and let your family know that everything has been taken care of.
If you would prefer us to take care of recording these details for you, please take a look at this form as a starting point, or get in touch with our compassionate team now.
Cultural & Religious Considerations
If there are rituals, ceremonies and details that you would like to be observed as part of a cultural or religious consideration, you can be certain that we will follow through on your requests wherever possible.
Funeral Pre-Planning for Peace of Mind
If this kind of planning is something you are interested in, we can help. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including celebrants, catering, caskets and coffins – we even have a wonderful old church in central Auckland that you can use for a service. You can go into as much or as little detail as you wish for your planning and we can assist you to connect with ways to pay or save for the funeral you want.
Start Planning Here
Here, we have added our own form, a brochure from a reputable Funeral Trust provider and their application form. Contact us if you would like any help with anything we have discussed here.