Im 22 and want to plan my funeral should I??

Question

I've had to go to funeral recently and saw how hard it is for people to plan funerals for loved ones. I feel like i should plan mine ahead. I also learned that you just never know when you might go and realized it would be easier to just have some kind of preperation even if i am young. How would i go about it?? I dont want to write it out and give it some one and have them think im crazy or soemthing. Are there people who help w/ this type of thing??

Answer 1

I think this is a great idea and while you are at it you should fill out an advanced directive. I have worked as a nurse for over twenty years and I believe that it is important for all ages to have something in place in case of accident. It is too hard for the rest of the family to make these decisions and if you are unable to make a decision about your health care it is in writing so nobody worries they are going against your wishes. I think that it should be updated every five years as our ideal and beliefs change with time. Here is a good example for you to follow it is called, Let Me Decide by William Molloy. It is a step by step advanced directive. It is available for sale and you just put it with your lawyer or you mom or whoever you decide will be your power of attorney.

Answer 2

you need to make a will. A good attorney can help you, or I'm sure there are some good computer software programs out there that can help you write a will. I don't think you're crazy, I think it's a very responsible thing to do. Just try not to dwell on what could happen or what ifs, you are young, and most likely have your whole life ahead of you. Enjoy every day while you can, make a will, make sure your family and loved ones know that it exists, then tuck it away and get on with living. It's a good idea to check it periodically throughout your life though, as people change, you get married, have kids, and things might need to be changed in your will as you get older.

Answer 3

Funeral parlors offer "pre-arrangements". Like every type of companies (they are that) in this world, they have salespersons. And contracts. So you call one of those funeral places, arrange to meet with someone. And tell them exactly what you want. A contract between you and them will be filled. The costs of your funeral will be established, and then you'll pay so much a month until the whole thing is paid. They also usually give you a wallet-size card for you to carry around but it would be a good idea to keep a copy of your pre-arrangement contract with your other important papers (like your will) in a safe place (like a bank box).

Answer 4

All adults should have funeral preplans. Just make sure at your age if you are healthy that you get a plan that offers preferred rates. Pay it off over 5-years or less and you will save many thousands of dollars over your lifetime on funeral expenses compared to people who buy traditional life insurance policies. You will save money and make it less stressful for your family.

Answer 5

You can contact any funeral director to do a pre need plan, but expect to also pay. I don't have this problem since I consider funerals sick and extravagant and anyone who could conceivably be responsible for the disposal of my dead body knows I don't want one. I have instructed them to put me in the cheapest container allowed by law and burn everything.

Answer 6

Yes, you can. Go to the funeral home of your choice. Actually it is a better deal if you do it early in life. You lock in the prices for the casket, cemetery plot and funeral costs. Flowers don't lock in cause of the prices fluctuating. It is a good idea.

Answer 7

I don't think you're crazy, I think you are right, and we never know. I'd just say simple stuff "this is because we never know what will happen..." and put it all on one page if you can, like the music you want played at the memorial, whether you want to be buried or cremated, and if cremated, what you want done with your remains, and that you want people to be happy that you're in a better place, stuff like that.

Answer 8

The only thing I would do is set aside some money for a casket maybe, don't plan your funeral.

Answer 9

My hubbie is a minister and does funerals all the time. Find a minister in your local area that you trust and consult with him or her. They should certainly be glad to give you some direction and guidance.

Answer 10

Yes, they are called funeral directors aka undertakers. They do it for profit. They are even kind enough to allow you to pay for it in advance. Talk about being prepared. You will be.