Common Mistakes You Should Avoid When Planning a Memorial Service

 

Losing someone you loved is a heart-wrenching experience which is inevitably followed by making arrangements for their memorial service. Relatives tend to make a lot of mistakes while arranging it for a dear one or even when they are pre-planning their own memorial service. The three most commonly made errors are described below:

Mistake 1: Incomplete Research About Memorial Service

The latest survey of NFDA (National Funeral Directors Association) shows that any services were chosen based on respondents’ previous experience at it, ties with the funeral director; its reputation; and location. To save money and time, people must compare the funeral providers in their area to find out the most suitable cemetery, crematory or memorial service. Based on the location, the cost of cremation services and burial may vary and mostly the same services and products are provided.

Mistake 2: Questions Not Asked 

Grieving people tend to lose all focus and just want to get things done without carefully examining all the opportunities present in front of them. This haste often results in the wrong choice of memorial service that does not cater to their needs and costs them a considerable amount of financial loss that could have been avoided had they put some thought into the planning process. People should inquire about all the memorial services available when they are planning after a death or pre-planning an event.    

If you are planning memorial services after the death of a loved one, it's perfectly normal to ask someone you trust to plan with you if you think you're not up to it alone or want another opinion before you commit to something.

Mistake 3: Not Informing Family and Friends 

According to an estimate by the NFDA, most consumers (about 62%) thought it important to share memorial wishes with family members, but in 2017, only about 20 percent did so. Have you thought about your end-of-life wishes, down to what your final disposition will be and what type of music will be played at your memorial service? Please document and share your wishes with your loved ones. Otherwise, how will they know?

The choice of cremation over burial may not be an easy one and will require much deliberation and contemplation. However, you can honor your loved one’s wishes when it comes to the memorial services. Sometimes, people mention their desires, and if you remember or have documented such final wishes, you can honor a loved one’s memory in a more meaningful manner. In the time of grief, your family members or a departed’s family members may not recall what was wanted or disagree about the deceased’s final wishes. To avoid this, you must document your plans (the deceased’s wishes) with a memorial service provider—and keep family and friends in the loop. In this fashion, you eliminate the confusion and take the burden off yourself. You can avoid unbidden stress while planning memorial arrangements for yourself with proper documentation. Please do research and discover what suits you and your family. 

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