If you are to evaluate your life, you would agree that most decisions have been directly or indirectly your choice. Your spouse, job, friends, hobbies, and religion are all a matter of personal choices. Your personal preferences all contribute to the positive aspects of your life. Preplanning a funeral is simply an extension of this fact.

Today's funeral represents a unique tribute to the deceased. Unlike in the past, there are no two funerals that are the same. That being said, there are many decisions that need to be made. Prearranging ones funeral takes care of these decisions in advance. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is extremely difficult, so eliminating the uncertainty and confusion regarding the funeral is a great gift to those left behind.

You can decide to prefund your funeral as well. This will take the financial burden off those you leave behind. By prepaying you ensure the cost of the funeral is "guaranteed."

To find out more about preplanning your funeral please contact us if you have the following concerns:

• I would like to receive a complimentary "Guide to planning Ahead" along with other preneed funeral information

• I would like more information regarding cremation

• I would like to find out some basic information about the preplanning process