How to Start the Funeral Arrangements Conversation

The Legacy Conversation: Talking About Funeral Arrangements

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Is a recent article I read which offers some great ideas about breaking the ice and then guiding the conversation. What’s important is to have the conversation; easier said than done I know, whether it is initiated by the children or the parents.

Of the many less-than-pleasant tasks a caregiver must take on, one is making arrangements for how a loved one will be remembered. Fear is often a motivating factor as only a fourth of Americans pre-plan their funeral, according to the Funeral Memorialization Information Council. It is emotionally challenging to think about end-of-life decisions. Yet by initiating this conversation now, everyone involved will be in a more comfortable position later. Planning at the time of loss can be a difficult experience as emotions run high or arguments and brash decisions may occur. Here's how you can respectfully encourage those you care for to verbalize their desires and plan a personalized, meaningful goodbye.


The great resource I told you about earlier is: http://www.funeralplan.com/ which has recently changed so you probably want to make note of it as: www.beremembered.com as the old address will probably be phased out. As mentioned, they offer a lot of resources to help with this conversation. I really like the Funeral Location Finder but like I said earlier, if you are one of my clients in the Twin Ports Area, we offer a special “consumer protection” service which offers services you’ll want to know about before selecting a funeral home.  

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