4 Reasons for Planning Your Own Funeral
  1. By planning ahead, you relieve your family of an emotional burden at an already emotionally charged time.


  2. By prearranging your own funeral, you can express your own wishes in your plans. You funeral reflects your personal feelings, preferences and values.


  3. By funding your funeral plan ahead of time with insurance, you protect against rising costs due to inflation. You pay today's prices for tomorrow's funeral. You also remove the possibility of leaving loved ones with an unexpected burden. We offer the Forethought© insurance coverage plan from Forethought Life Insurance Company. The Forethought plan offers you and your loved ones peace of mind. For more information on Forethought, click here.


  4. By taking this step now, you're making it easier for those you love. Your own forethought in making financial and planning arrangements is an act of genuine thoughtfulness for your friends and family.
Personalizing Your Funeral
What's important to you? Although your funeral is never easy to discuss, your loved ones will truly appreciate your thoughtfullness. Take a moment to think about what has been important in your life.
What has been your favorite...
  • song or hymn
  • scripture reading
  • poem or quote
  • flower or memento
  • hobby or sport
  • charity or cause
  • family photo or memory
Would you like someone to...
  • deliver your eulogy
  • share a special reading
  • lead a prayer
  • sing your favorite songs
  • play an instrument
  • participate in the ceremony
  • read a letter from you to your loved ones
  • scatter your ashes

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