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Though some people worry that planning their own funeral is weird, it's actually very normal. There are many reasons you might choose to plan your own funeral. Some common ones are: You have particular wishes for what happens when you die.

The cons are that prepaid funeral plans lock you into one funeral home for a fixed price which may result in higher costs in the future, they usually involve hidden charges, there is little flexibility, and many funeral homes will not refund your deposit if you change your mind.

Planning your funeral Some people start thinking about their funeral when they're diagnosed with a terminal illness or nearing the end of their life. But you can start thinking about your funeral at any time. A funeral director can give you advice to help you plan, organise and pay for your funeral.

Planning Your Own Funeral Checklist Choose your funeral home. The first step is to choose your funeral home. ... Choose your service type. ... Decide on a reception, wake, etc. ... Assign someone to be in charge. ... Decide your place of service. ... Make special arrangements for the funeral. ... Determine your final arrangements.

Questions to discuss with family: Did the deceased leave a will, prepaid funeral plan, or special instructions? Is embalmment or cremation desired? If embalmed, what will the deceased wear? If cremated, where will the remains be stored or scattered? Who will give the eulogy? If buried, who will serve as pallbearers?

However, planning a funeral generally takes between a single day and four weeks. On average, funerals in the U.S. are held approximately a week after a person's passing. Broadly speaking, planning times most commonly rest on the wishes of the deceased or their family.

An End-of-Life Plan is an estate planning tool used to outline your wishes once you pass away, including how you want your body to be dealt with and whether you would like any funeral or memorial services to be held in your name.

8 Tips for Funeral Planning Learn what's involved. To plan a funeral, you need to know what happens at one. ... Plan in advance, but don't pay in advance. ... Find out average costs. ... Shop around. ... Understand the package deal. ... Buy only what you want. ... Consider joining a memorial society. ... Talk it over and write it down.