Why plan ahead?

Planning your final arrangements ahead of time provides benefits for both your family and you.

Pre-planning helps your Edmonton Family

When you pass, it will be an emotional time for your family. By pre-planning your final arrangements, you can spare your family added responsibilities and stress.

Alleviates the need for the family to make uncertain decisions at a time of confusion and grief
Eliminates the sudden financial burden of final expenses
Eliminates the risk of emotional over-spending by family members
You can discuss final arrangement options openly with your family in a relaxed environment with clarity of mind

Pre-Planning Saves Your Edmonton Family Money

By pre-planning your final arrangements today, you will be able to take advantage of a variety of financial benefits.

As with most products and services, funeral and cemetery costs rise as the years go by. By pre-planning your final arrangements now, you can lock in at today’s lower prices potentially saving thousands of dollars in the future
You determine the budget, reducing the risk that grieving loved ones will spend more than you would want them to
By paying ahead, you have the option to pay in installments vs. your family having to pay the full amount all at once, later.

Pre-plan the service you want

Pre-planning your final arrangements gives you the opportunity to determine how you would like to be remembered.

Celebrate your life, your way, by planning any or every stage of your time to remember the event.
Organize the kind of ceremony you want incorporating elements of your personality, interests, culture and/or religious beliefs.
Include personal touches that you know will bring comfort to your family members and friends.

The 4-step method to pre-planning

To help simplify the pre-planning process, the team at Arbor developed this 4-step method:

Why Plan Ahead?

1. Consider your needs

Learn about cremation and burial
Take into account any requirements of faith and budget

2. Compile your information

Gather your personal information, account numbers, location of important documents, contacts, etc.
Record this information all together in one journal

3. Create your unique plan

Make plans to reflect how you want to be remembered
Review the traditional and modern options available to suit your taste, culture, budget, etc.
Talk it over with family and your Arbor contact

4. Complete financial details

Choose the payment terms that are comfortable for you

LOCATION DETAILS.
Evergreen Memorial Gardens
16102 Fort Road R.R. #6, Site 2, Box 20, North Edmonton, Alberta, T5Y 6A2.
(780) 851-4152

Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery

Pre planning Your Funeral: A Compassionate and Prudent Choice

Planning for your own funeral may seem like an uncomfortable task, but it’s a compassionate gesture that can significantly benefit both you and your loved ones. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore why preplanning your funeral matters and how to go about it.

Why Preplan Your Own Funeral?

Financial Relief for Your Family: By prepaying for your funeral, you ensure that honoring your memory won’t burden your family financially. Funeral expenses can be substantial, and preplanning allows your loved ones to focus on grieving rather than scrambling to cover costs ¹.
Avoid Family Conflict and Stress: When you preplan, you make important decisions in advance. This eliminates the need for your family to make rushed choices during a stressful time. They won’t argue over details or feel pressured by funeral homes to choose expensive options ¹.
Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored: Your funeral should reflect your life and personality. Preplanning allows you to specify your preferences, from burial vs. cremation to the type of service you desire. Knowing your wishes will be respected brings peace of mind ¹.
Financial Preparedness: Even if you don’t prepay, knowing your exact funeral costs in advance helps you plan. You can set aside funds in a payable-on-death (POD) account or purchase burial insurance. This thoughtful preparation ensures your family won’t face unexpected financial strain ¹.

How to Preplan Your Funeral

Choose How Your Remains Should Be Handled:
- Consider options like traditional burial, cremation, green burial, or donation to science.
- If you choose burial, decide on a burial plot or mausoleum space.
- For cremation, explore various options for handling ashes, such as urns, columbarium niches, or even turning ashes into a diamond or LP record ¹.
Select the Type of Service:
- Decide whether you want a religious or secular service, a memorial, or a celebration of life.
- Specify any cultural or personal rituals you’d like to include.
- Consider music, readings, and eulogies that resonate with your life story ².
Plan Specific Elements:
- Choose a location for the service (funeral home, church, or other venue).
- Determine who will officiate (clergy, celebrant, or family member).
- Arrange for pallbearers, flower arrangements, and transportation ².
Document Your Preferences:
- Write down your wishes in detail.
- Share this information with a trusted family member or friend.
- Consider creating a “funeral wishes” document or including it in your estate planning ².

Conclusion

Preplanning your funeral is a thoughtful act of love and consideration. It provides clarity, relieves stress, and ensures that your final journey aligns with your values and desires. By taking these steps, you create a lasting legacy that brings comfort to your family during a difficult time