Funeral Plans – Burials on a budget

Planning for a funeral can be emotionally and financially taxing. That’s why knowing and sticking to a budget is vital. To ease the stress, here are some helpful guidelines to consider:

–Do your research. Ask friends about what funeral homes they used and whether they had a good experience. Meet with funeral home directors to learn about their pricing and available services. Planning ahead, before there is a crisis, is also recommended.

–Be upfront about your budget.

–Don’t make impulse decisions. Take the information home, prioritize your options and decide what can be done with the available funds.

–Don’t let emotions rule. Pride, grief, love and feeling embarrassed in front of others can lead to decisions that bust a budget. Ask yourself, “Why am I paying for this and will I have regrets afterward?”

–Do it yourself. Consider what services the family can provide on its own, from flowers to music.

–Avoid debt. When planning your budget, only count on money you have, not on money promised to you by others.

–Be careful about extras. If people want to add to the service or grave site, let them pay for it.

– Source: www.ehow.com/how_5153274_plan-funeral-budget.html

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