At the end

At the end you have to make a decision

The choices available to the consumer today when considering funeral arrangements are vast and varied. T he starkest example is an unattended cremation for $2,200. From that low you go to a high of a burial service with a In the end, focus on Why are there so many choices? Many funeral directors do not own their church service prior. That can cost $30,000 (or more) – these are the celebrating a life. own premises and just work out of a briefcase and their home. They sub-conextremes. tract all the services out – mortuary In contemplating the decision of the funeral, share your thoughts with your family. Make an enquiry with three directors. – ie, get three quotations. R Things to consider: Do I want to be cremated or buried? ambulances, hire cars, hearses, a mortuary, and staff can all be hired from other sources. This is why funeral pricing is so varied. Feel comfortable with the director R How much am I prepared to pay? A few directors out there are a little pricey but it is all in obtaining quotaIn the end, focus on celebrating a life. Each of us as a human being has had a life with successes and challenges. The challenges can be acknowledged but If you have an unpleasant experience, tions and being 100% happy with more importantly, everything a person go elsewhere. Chances are, the service your director. has achieved needs to be stated in the you get at the end of the phone will be the service you get on the ‘big day.’ R Where will my funeral be held? Check out venues – Crematorium chapels, ceremony. People want to be reminded of how you might have helped someone

Pay in advance. Some directors will churches, community halls and clubs. along the way. There can still be prayer, offer a payment plan, ie. an songs, and pictures. These things make $8,000 funeral paid part of the funeral. The best funeral is the off weekly over one where the congregation walks away two years will from the day saying they were glad they cost you made the effort to come to the event. around $80 There are a lot of choices and there per week. are a lot of different ‘horses for courses.’ Take the time now to find the right director for you.