Our Annual Planning Tips
February 2021
WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?
We’re fond of saying that the best time to plan a funeral is before you need it. That’s because when you plan ahead for your end-of-life needs you are likely to save money and at the same time, give your loved ones the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly what you want when the time comes.
Our planning tools are designed to help you plan your way–with as much or as little detail as you want. Because we’re 24/7 you can access your plan at whatever time of day is best for you.
If you already have a plan with us, now is a great time to take a fresh look to make sure that your needs haven’t changed. We made lots of improvements to the planner in 2020 so there may be features you haven’t tried yet. If you don’t have a plan yet, what are you waiting for? There’s no cost or obligation.
If you’ve already purchased a paid plan through a funeral home or cremation provider, you may be wondering why you need our plan. Take a minute to read the article below to find out why having both can make a lot of sense.
>>Existing Planners: Login to your plan
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WHY HAVE A FUNERALWISE PLAN WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE A PREPAID PLAN?
One common question we hear about our Wise Planning System is “Why would I need your preplanner if I already have a paid funeral plan through a funeral home or cremation service?” It’s a good question. Luckily, we have a good answer.
The Funeralwise Wise Planning System does things that a paid funeral plan doesn’t. While a paid funeral plan is the right tool to get all your arrangements paid for upfront, it doesn’t necessarily specify all the details. Our Wise Planning System, on the other hand, helps you lay out the details for things like what you’d like your ceremony to include, store biographical information that can be used for your obituary or eulogy, and lots more.
If you’d like to learn more about how your paid plan can work together with your Wise Planning System plan, click on the link below.
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If you are grieving or know someone who is, we have resources on our website that may help. If you are feeling overwhelmed, we encourage you to reach out for help. Visit our Path to Healing page.
CREATING A CEREMONY
Over the past decade, a key trend in the funeral industry has been an emphasis on personalizing the funeral or memorial service. This trend has given rise to the what we now call a “Celebration of Life.”
It’s easy to understand why we want a ceremony that is personal and truly reflects on the life of the deceased rather than an out of the box cookie cutter event. The trouble is, it’s not always easy to know where to start.
To help you get started in planning a Celebration of Life for you or a loved one, we’ve created a special section on our website full of advice, tips, and how-tos. We encourage you to take a look. There is no one-size-fits-all. An end-of-life ceremony can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. The main thing to keep in mind is that the goal is to honor a life well-lived.
>>Creating a Celebration of Life
CHOOSING FUNERAL PRODUCTS
Whether you are preplanning for your own end-of-life or shopping for a death that has happened or is imminent, one of the most challenging tasks is deciding which funeral products to buy.
The sheer number of products from which to choose is a key factor in making it so hard to shop. There are choices in all styles, materials, colors, and price ranges. Costs can range widely and understanding what goes into pricing complicates things.
The best thing you can do before you begin to shop is to learn more about the questions to ask and factors to consider. This will help you narrow down your choices and select the items that mean the most to you. Our Buying Funeral Products page can help. It includes information on caskets, urns, headstones, and other common items you’ll need.
>>Buying Funeral and Memorial Products
ARE YOU AN INSURANCE AGENT? Did you know that Funeralwise has a program designed especially for Final Expense Insurance Agents? Click here to learn more
SEE WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US
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DON’T HAVE A FUNERAL PLAN YET?
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ALREADY HAVE A FUNERAL PLAN?
Take a few minutes to make sure it’s up-to-date. GO TO YOUR PLAN
Funeralwise.com is the place to go on the web for everything you need to know about funerals. Whether you are planning a funeral or attending one, we will provide you with straight-forward answers to your questions and step-by-step instructions to guide you on your way.
