The subject of funerals is never easy to discuss. Arranging a funeral in advance can be a worthwhile experience in light of the impact your own death will have on those you love most. For this reason we have compiled, with the help of many people like you, the five most frequently asked questions voiced by people considering their own funerals.

1. If my death occurred tomorrow, my funeral would be arranged by:

  • My Spouse
  • My son or daughter
  • More than one of my children
  • A good friend or neighbor
  • One or both of my parents

2. If my death occurred tomorrow, the money needed to pay for my funeral would come from:

  • My life insurance
  • My savings
  • My children's savings
  • My parents savings
  • A bank loan taken out by my spouse
  • I'm not sure

3. If my death occurred tomorrow, I would want my funeral to include:

  • A copper or bronze casket
  • A hardwood casket
  • A steel casket
  • Visitation for friends and relatives
  • My favorite pastor, priest or rabbi
  • I'm not sure

4. If my death occurred tomorrow, I would expect my funeral to cost:

  • No idea
  • Over $10,000
  • Between $7,501 and $10,000
  • Between $5,001 and $7,500
  • Between $2,501 and $5,000
  • Between $1,501 and $2,500
  • Under $1,500

5. If my death occurred tomorrow, what I would regret most regarding the arrangement of my funeral would be:

  • The emotional burden it would place on my survivors
  • No one would know what I wanted for myself or for my loved ones
  • The financial strain it would cause my survivors
  • The possibility of emotional overspending
  • The potential for disagreements and conflict among my survivors over what to do
  • That I had not taken care of it myself ahead of time

By pre-planning, you spare your family difficult decisions at a difficult time. They will not have to search for records, insurance policies, addresses and other important items. You will also eliminate their doubts about what you wanted hence, taking away any additional burden they may feel.

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