Talking To Loved Ones About Funeral Home Pre-Plans

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd. under funeral home
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While you might feel good about the idea of pre-planning your final services with funeral homes in Humboldt, IL, you might still feel awkward about talking to your loved ones about the idea. You will want to tell them about your plans, so they know what is coming. First, it’s good for them to have an idea of what to expect so they know what you have in mind and aren’t’ surprised. Second, at the very least, they need to be able to have the information they need to contact the right funeral home to get things rolling. Here are a few things you might expect and what you might want to do in order to get your plans across to family members.

Prepare For Emotions

While you have had time to think about the process and decide what you want, your loved ones may feel like you are jumping the ideas on them all of a sudden. They might need some time to process the idea that someday, you will pass on. IT might be hard for them not to feel sadness over the thought. You can also take breaks when things get too emotional. Just be prepared for there to at least possibly be some emotion involved.

Listen To Concerns

When you tell the loved ones what you have in mind, they might have some concerns or things they want to say about your plans. It’s good to listen to them so you are able to answer any questions you have. You might even want to shift some of your plans to meet their needs. After all, final services revolve around you, but they are also for your loved ones and you want to make sure they get what they need to grieve and move on.

Know Your Wants

While it’s nice to make some shifts for family, if that ends up being the case, it’s also a good idea to have in mind what you absolutely want so you can hold fast to those things. You might know you want to be cremated, for example, so tell your family the reasons behind that and then stick to the disposition method you have chosen. It’s good to have an open discussion, but don’t let them change your mind on the things you’ve already thought closely and carefully about.

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When you are ready to make plans with funeral homes in Humboldt, IL, it’s important to contact the professionals at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd to get the details in order. We won’t make any decisions for you, but we will support you with compassion so you can decide the details and then, we will put everything in writing for you and get things in order for the future. We’ll hold onto a copy of the plans so when the day comes, you are able to have your family call us and things will take motion. You can also have copies to give to family members, so they are prepared.

Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd.

Since 1985, Gregory and Sylvia Jerdan have operated the family business with a commitment to serve their community and surrounding area with dignity and respect. They plan to continue into the future as the "people you can rely on, both today and tomorrow".

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