Did you know that a funeral is the third largest purchase most Americans will ever make? You wouldn’t dream of letting someone else choose your house or buy your car for you, yet this is exactly how most funerals are arranged — by survivors, who are often so overwhelmed with grief that they overpay for services. Thankfully, more and more people are catching onto the benefits of preplanned or “preneed” funerals.
How Preplanning Can Help
Preneed services are the fastest growing segment of the mortuary industry, perhaps because there are so many benefits to planning your own funeral. The Funeral Preplanning Guide is your go-to resource for information on preplanning funerals. It will help you:
- Bring peace of mind to your survivors by eliminating many of the decisions they will have to make following your death.
- Save money on services and products, including caskets, burial locations, and more.
- Decide how your body will be prepared, handled, and preserved.
- Avoid mistakes and anxiety by thinking deeply about what you want ahead of time.
In The Funeral Preplanning Guide, Volume Two you will find tips on personalizing your preplanned funeral as well as information on typical funeral costs.
Why I Created This Book
Every year, thousands of people overpay for funerals, often because they aren’t aware of their rights as consumers. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission estimates that 20-40% of funeral homes violate the regulations of The Funeral Law. We created this book to empower you, the consumer of funeral services. The Funeral Preplanning Guide will help you:
- Save money on your own funeral and the funerals of loved ones.
- Avoid common pitfalls and sneaky loopholes in prepaid plans.
- Protect your survivors from shady funeral directors.
The Funeral Preplanning Guide will help you avoid scandals and scams that less educated consumers might fall prey to. Whether you want to preplan your own service or the service of a loved one, you will find The Funeral Preplanning Guide a practical, easy-to-use reference.
