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It’s never easy to think of the world going on after you’ve passed away, but proper planning can take the burden off of your loved ones during a very difficult time. Do your best to plan for funeral arrangements and expenses prior to your death or invest in a life insurance policy that will cover that cost. Additional tips are listed below.
1) Incorporating online presence in final wishes
Share your social media passwords with a loved one so changes to your profile can be easily made. If you have a last message to share, email it to someone you trust with you trust so the post can be made on your passing.
If you’ve been struggling with an illness for a time and your diagnosis is terminal, consider sharing this information in a message with dear friends. If you want to make a public post, be ready to thank folks for their advice. Note whether or not you’re interested in visits. Share information charities that are dear to you in lieu of flowers if you prefer.
2) How to make funeral planning/arrangements less stressful
If you find a memorial that speaks to you or that you and your partner feel is appropriate, do your best to cover the cost immediately. Notify your local funeral home of your intentions and consider choosing a casket or an urn there.
This may seem rather maudlin. However, even an expected death can be a terrible shock to your loved ones and not everyone your loved ones have to deal with after your death will be ethical.
Bundle your memorial information electronically and email it to your power of attorney and closest loved ones. This bundle should include:
- an image of your chosen marker
- pictures of your chosen urn or casket
- receipts for everything that you’ve paid for
- contact information for the vendors
Be aware that adding an obituary to some newspapers can be costly. As possible, leave funds for these costs so your loved ones don’t have to deal with that burden.
3) Customization options for headstones/mausoleums
You can add customizations to your final grave marker. If you’re a veteran, consider adding a ridged tray for the coins that soldiers often leave veterans. Now is the time to go through photos. Find one of you smiling in celebration to incorporate into your headstone.
The opportunity to add colored images to headstones can beautifully personalize this memorial. Share a photo of your wedding day if you and your partner intend to be buried together. Religious images, such as a cross, can also be incorporated into your final memorial stone.
As possible, have this information together. Even if you’re healthy and strong, end of life planning and final wishes are worth taking the time to do. Getting your passwords and other online information together and sharing them with a trusted loved one will take one burden off of your loved ones in the event of a sudden passing.
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