This guide is intended for your personal use. No one likes to think about death let alone plan for it. In many families, discussing one's mortality is an extremely uncomfortable topic. But it is a topic that should be discussed and planned for well in advance of your death. In the funeral industry, name recognition means a lot.
People tend to trust names they recognize and are well regarded in the community.
Many families have been in funeral service for generations. They have a personal relationship with the community and are actively involved in the communities they serve. There are two stage to arranging a funeral. There are an estimated 16,000 funeral service providers in the United States alone. Our preneed checklist shows you how many decisions must be made by a family member at the time of your death.