The process of making plans for your own funeral – or that of
a loved one – well in advance of that need is called Preplanning. It includes
writing out and setting up a permanent record of your wishes. The written
expression of your thinking as to the type of service, burial location and other
details are very important, along with your written record of vital statistics.
Many people also choose to pay for their funeral in advance. To prefund is an
option that more people are choosing because it allows you to consider
cost-effective options at a time when you are better prepared to make sound,
fiscally responsible decisions.
Prearrangement means that you
have taken the opportunity to both preplan and prefund. Evan W.
Smith’s duties specifically include meeting with individuals or families in
advance of need to explain, educate and provide information for Prearrangement.
This service is provided free of charge in hopes that it will bring peace of
mind to the people we serve. There is a comfort that comes in knowing that your
wishes will be respected and that your family will have fewer burdens in making
decisions about funeral arrangements during a time of grief.
We encourage people at any age to become acquainted with the
costs and all the decisions that need to be made when a loved one encounters the
inevitable. Having to discuss arrangements at the time of need is probably one
of the hardest financial decisions that we will face in our lifetime. Evan W.
Smith would be glad to meet with you to discuss how best to carry out your
wishes.
If you would like more information about Pre-arranging your
funeral and would like to receive a copy of our brochure, simply contact the
funeral home.
