Key Elements to Consider While Planning Your Funeral in Advance

Death is a universal truth from which no one escapes. These days, people are planning a step ahead by arranging for their funeral in advance. This may sound a little morbid but just like people plan other events of their life, many people in Singapore have started planning their funeral services beforehand. The agenda is to relieve the logistical and financial burden from the family members after your death. It is a good idea to consult a funeral service in Singapore which can help in funeral pre-planning and bring all the elements together to counsel you on various aspects to help you make the correct decision.

Here’s a look the points to consider while pre-planning your funeral: 1. Choose between a burial, cremation or donation The first step is to let your family know if you want to be buried or cremated. You can also mention these details in your will or leave a letter for your family. Knowing your wish will help the family avoid unnecessary stress after your death. If you are not particular about the type of funeral, then let them know that too. If you decide on a burial, you will need to purchase a spot at a cemetery, and if you wish to get cremated, you need to decide what you would like to be done with your remains.

1. Finding the funeral director The funeral director will be key in helping you in the arrangements for the funeral. The funeral director helps in purchasing the goods and services required for the funeral and memorial. They can also help in negotiating with the funeral homes. It is their job to bring the best deals with the available resources and their contacts.
2. Payment When you pre-arrange the services, it’s normal to pay for some or all the products/ services you are arranging. If you wish, you can just pay a small amount as a token for the booking and leave the rest for the time of your death. But to relieve the family from the financial burden, you should keep some funds aside which are to be used by the family to pay for the arrangements and funeral home services.
3. Casket Caskets are available in many styles, varieties, and prices and choosing the type of casket is a personal choice. You can choose the casket from an online retailer or funeral home.
4. Memorial service If you have any specific idea about the kind of memorial service you wish to have, you can let your family and funeral director know so they can make the arrangements accordingly. One of the most popular types of funerals in Singapore is the Buddhist funeral. There are several service providers who help with planning a Buddhist funeral and it can be a challenge to choose the best one. Explore the web for information on which factors to consider while choosing the Buddhist funeral service provider.

Edwin Yap is the owner of a private firm and is engaged in offering a wide range of funeral pre- planning services. His company specializes in planning Buddhist funeral in Singapore and can deliver optimal services, if booked in advance.