Why Making Funeral Arrangements Shouldn’t Wait

The tendency to wait until the last minute when it comes to funerals is nothing new. It isn’t just about procrastinating. It is also about waiting to address issues that are sometimes difficult and uncomfortable in scope. That shouldn’t happen. If you or someone you know is looking into funeral services in or near Morgan County, rest assured there are nearby professionals prepared to work with you and your family. They can make the process much easier and ultimately take a few things off your plate. Again, this is no reason to wait, though. The sooner you begin planning and making funeral arrangements, the less stress your family will incur when the time comes. That will make you feel better in the meantime, and you can remain more confident that everything will goes as planned upon passing. 

Why do people so often wait to make funeral arrangements? Much of the unfortunate tendency has to do with getting around to having various conversations and making a concerted commitment thereto. It may be difficult to speak with family regarding these matters, and you may be reluctant to reach out to a funeral home for help. Remember, however, that it is never too soon. Funeral arrangements often require that a wide range of plans be made. You will need to know whether you wish to be buried or cremated, what kind of services should be held, and think through any other wishes you may have (e.g. what should be done with cremated remains). These are all important considerations and may require that you think some things through while you still have plenty of time and space to do so. Note that you and your family will likely need to present a funeral director with information, as well. That information may include a social security number, birth certificate, cause of death, and so forth. You don’t want family scrambling around at the last minute to collect these items. 

As funeral director Jerry R. Guy put it for Living Trust Network, “It has been my experience that those families who preplanned seemed far less stressed when a death occurs than those who did not. When you think about it, when is preplanning for anything inevitable a bad idea? The same theory applies to funeral planning in my opinion. Unfortunately, many people put off planning for this final event in their lives, choosing by default to let others handle these details for them when that time comes. More times than not, those forced to complete these final planning arrangements for others are doing so on one of the worst days of their life.” 

Saving everyone some stress at an otherwise difficult time just makes sense. You will be pleased to have a number of these items behind you, as well. If you are interested in funeral services in the Morgan County area, consider reaching out to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. We pride ourselves on working with families in a caring and professional fashion, assuring that all their needs are addressed in the process. You can visit us at 39 E High St, Mooresville, IN 46158 or place a phone call to (317) 831-2080.