With many vendors offering services and merchandise that vary widely in price, it may be wise to plan ahead, ask questions and shop around. This is not something you do every day. People who do this without so much emotion tend to make better decisions. It puts the family in a bind, because they're trying to honor the person's wishes. Even with the advantages of making arrangements in advance, most people don't do it.
Nobody wakes up and says, 'Gee, honey, what a great day.
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