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Five Questions

You Should Ask Yourself

HallwayThe subject of funerals is never easy to discuss. Arranging a funeral in advance can be a worthwhile experience in light of the impact your own death will have on those you love most. For this reason, we have compiled, with the help of many people like you, the five most frequently asked questions voiced by people considering their own funerals. 

Question 1

If my death occurred tomorrow, my funeral would be arranged by:

a. My spouse
b. My son or daughter
c. More than one of my children
d. A good friend or neighbor
e. One or both of my parents
f.  I'm not sure

Question 2

If my death occurred tomorrow, the money needed to pay my funeral would come from:

a. My life insurance
b. My savings
c. My children's savings
d. My parent's savings
e. A bank loan taken out by my spouse
f.  I'm not sure

Question 3

If my death occurred tomorrow, I would want my funeral to include:

a. A copper or bronze casket
b. A hardwood casket
c. A steel casket
d. Visitation for friends and relatives
e. My favorite pastor, priest, or rabbi
f.  I'm not sure

Question 4

If my death occurred tomorrow, I would expect my funeral to cost:

a. No idea
b. Over $10,000
c. Between $7501 and $10,000
d. Between $5,001 and $7500
e. Between $2,501 and $5,000
f.  Between $1,501 and $2,500
g. Under $1,500

Question 5

If my death occurred tomorrow, what would I regret most regarding the arrangement of my funeral:

a. The emotional burden it would place on my survivors
b. No one knew what I wanted for myself or loved ones
c. The financial strain it would cause my survivors
d. The possibility of emotional overspending
e. The potential for disagreements and conflict among my survivors over what to do
f.  That I had not taken care of it myself ahead of time

We hope the issues raised in these 5 questions have provided you with new insights as to how you can better prepare for the future. For FREE information about our funeral planning program, please call us at (620) 624-3844.

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