Plan Ahead
The first steps of pre-planning can be the most difficult. At Strode Funeral Home we will assist you through the process of your pre-planning options, service choices, financing and aftercare of your arrangements.
Why Plan Ahead
Not everyone likes to plan ahead, but preplanning your funeral arrangements not only gives you peace of mind about your final wishes being honored, but alleviates some of the stress and burden your loved ones are going through as they experience the grief associated with loss.
The staff of
Strode Funeral Home is happy to assist with your funeral preneeds by helping you make decisions about your funeral service in advance and guiding you in helping eliminate some of the unnecessary stress brought on by a loved one’s death.
Benefits of Preplanning
Planning Ahead Lets Your Wishes Be Known
The death of a loved one often brings about unwarranted stress and turmoil among families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you help prevent those disagreements by letting your family know what your wishes are and how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.
Planning Ahead Offers Peace of Mind
Our dedicated staff guarantees we will faithfully carry out your arrangements exactly as directed, ensuring every detail aligns with your wishes and expectations. Once plans are thoughtfully set, you and your family can find comfort and peace knowing those difficult decisions have already been made. In times of grief, careful preplanning allows loved ones to focus on healing and remembrance without added stress.
Planning Ahead Offers Flexible Funding Options
When you preplan your funeral arrangements, there are more options when it comes to funding the funeral. A preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy or other payment options can all be arranged before the time of death. At the time of death, services must be paid in full, so having options ahead of time can also reduce other stress related to losing someone.
Planning Ahead Relieves The Burden From Family
Following the death of a loved one, there are more than 150 decisions that have to be made within the first day or two following the death. Those stressful decisions on top of the stress of grieving a loss can be eliminated by arranging your final wishes ahead of time. If those decisions are made, your loved ones aren’t left wondering what you would have wanted and how they should proceed with funeral plans. With those decisions out of the way, your loved one can begin the healing process sooner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I start?
To begin you may contact us, or begin by filling out our pre-planning form. This will start the process of arrangements. Our staff will contact you and walk you through the steps of arrangement. We will discuss cremation options, financing and choose personalized options if desired by you or your family.
Do I have to pay in advance?
Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund the service. A preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy or other payment options can all be arranged before the time of death. At the time of death, services must be paid, so having options ahead of time can also reduce other stress related to losing someone. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offers peace of mind to you.
What information do I need to prearrange?
You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parent's full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose a cremation option. Our caring staff will help you with this process.
