Final Resting Place

from How To Choose 2020

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How to Choose... a Final Resting Place

Have the talk of a lifetime. There are many options available in choosing a final resting place.

Whether pre-planning for yourself or a family member, this end-of- life choice has a lasting impact. The decisions made will leave a legacy for the deceased and help the living go beyond the grieving process. Here are some thoughts to consider when choosing your final resting place.

When starting the conversation about a final resting place there are several selections available. Most cemeteries offer a variety of spaces: in ground, above ground, spaces for caskets as well as spaces for cremains. When purchasing a grave space, mausoleum or niche, you are purchasing cemetery property. In much the same way as conventional real estate, the location is essential. Also, as we age so does our ability to climb hills, so flat ground should be a preference. Also ensure the area is well maintained and conveniently located.

A few questions as well as observations of a cemetery will help you make a solid decision. Is it mowed often? Are roads kept in good condition? Are downed limbs and other debris taken care of promptly?

In many cases even a wellkept cemetery may not have long term plans in place for the care and maintenance of the property. Long term planning for upkeep and improvements are important. One way to ensure that plans are in place is to choose a perpetual care cemetery. A cemetery that maintains a perpetual care fund, also known as an endowed care fund, ensures the future of the property. In the State of Missouri 10% of all Mausoleum spaces as well as 15% of all ground spaces must be placed in the Perpetual Care Fund.

History tends to repeat itself. Look into the history of the person or company that owns the cemetery you have an interest in and ask questions. You can also get to know the manager and or caretaker of the cemetery. Remember this

will be your final resting place, so choose carefully.

When making these decisions for yourself in advance it not only relieves the burden for your family, it also assures them that they are honoring your final wishes.

Hillview Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum owned and operated by the Boyer family offers your family all of this and more...

• Peacefully situated 1/2 mile off “OO” Hwy on Westmeyer Road in Farmington, MO

• Perpetual Care Fund well maintained.

• Backed by 5 generations of knowledge and funeral experience.