Taking the time to arrange your funeral now leaves one less thing your loved ones will need to worry about once you’ve passed. We are here to help you every step of the way.
While people spend months planning events like weddings and trips, few think about the one event that is certain to happen: their funeral. While most people do not want to think about their own mortality, the time to pre-plan your funeral is now. The primary advantage of pre-arranging your funeral is to relieve the burden on your loved ones in an emotional time, and to ensure your funeral is carried out according to your wishes, eliminating the task of second-guessing what you would have wanted. Pre-planning and pre-paying your funeral is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give to your family.
Three ways to get started
Use our Family Guide
Planning ahead or recently lost someone? Our family guide walks you through it, at your own pace.
Open the Family Guide (opens in a new tab)Pre-plan online
Plan, select, and purchase the personalized funeral arrangement you prefer, all online. Select one of our three locations to get started.
Start planning online (opens in a new tab)Talk with a director
Send us a note below or call (330) 644-0024 and a director will help you put your wishes in place.
Request informationPre-payment options
Pre-paying for your funeral reduces stress and financial burden on your loved ones after your passing. We can co-ordinate a payment plan that suits your needs. Options include a single payment plan, to monthly bank account withdrawals. By pre-paying your funeral, you ease the financial impact on your family. Pre-payment also protects you and your family, from inflation, and the growth is non-taxable. Depending on your region, if your funeral costs less than the amount you have put aside, those funds will be refunded back to your beneficiaries. For more information on what is applicable in your region, simply speak to your funeral director. Each year thousands of people decide to pre-plan and pre-pay for their funeral. These plans are designed to be flexible and to accommodate the many changes that often occur in people’s lives.
What you can do in advance
- You can choose your cemetery or burial place or a place for your final disposition.
- Decide on burial or cremation and your casket or urn type.
- Pick what type of service you want (religious, military, non-traditional).
- Choose which funeral home to use.
- Designate your pallbearers, pick any music or readings you want at your service.
Benefits of pre-planning
Between 70 and 75 decisions are made within the first 24-48 hours of death. It’s difficult to think rationally while making so many decisions within days of losing someone. Pre-planning gives yourself, family, and friends peace of mind.
It’s easy. Anyone can do it, and you can change your mind at any time.
Service options
Cremation
We have cremation packages designed for simple, affordable cremations. Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.
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Burial
We have burial packages to help you celebrate, honor, and remember the life of your loved one. Whether traditional or unique, our professional staff is ready to serve in your time of need.
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Have the Talk of a Lifetime
Talk about how you want to be remembered. It can make the difference of a lifetime. Have the Talk of a Lifetime offers a free workbook, a checklist and conversation cards to help families start the conversation.
Request pre-planning information
Tell us a little about what you have in mind and a director will be in touch.