While it’s a bitter pill to swallow, death is inevitable! Many people choose to shy away from this topic due to its seemingly ghoulish nature, yet- talking about one’s funeral plans is important and shouldn’t be overlooked.

Whether it’s a burial or cremation, how your remains are disposed of after you’ve passed away should be a matter of personal choice, supported by family and friends. Read on for more insight into how discussing your final plans with your friends and family could be of help to everyone involved.

Reassures Your Loved Ones of Your Love For Them

By making it clear to your family members as to how you’d like to be memorialized, or what disposition method you’d prefer for your remains once you’re gone; you’ll be taking the decision-making pressure off them. If you’re already in a poor state of health, or are terminally-ill and they’ve been having a difficult time coming to terms with the situation, this could mean a lot to them.

It’s important to let your family members know that you only have such talks with them because you don’t want them to feel overburdened with memorial and funeral service planning, as the thought of having lost you will already be too much to bear. Showing your loved ones that you still care about their well-being is a great way to express your love during such tough times.

Ensures that Your Death Wishes are Followed Through

Say- for instance- that you come from a family that has traditionally practiced burial of their loved ones’ remains, but you’d personally prefer a direct cremation in case you pass away. Discussing these final wishes with your family members will help educate them about what direct cremation entails and get them on-board your decision.

You can even refer them to online resources where they can get to read more about direct cremation. With increased awareness about the benefits of direct cremation, they’ll gladly follow through with your wishes once you’re gone. Holding such talks to gain agreement from family members is crucial if your wishes are to be implemented; as they’re not legally obligated to follow through with your funeral plans, unless they’re legally incorporated into your will.

Clears Up the Financial Aspects Regarding Your Final Disposition

For low-income earners, getting the send-off you deserve doesn’t have to be an expensive process that’ll leave your loved ones with huge dents in their pockets. You can always research online for affordable funeral services and then share this information with your family members.

If you’ve already set aside some money for your memorial service planning or burial/cremation fees, you’ll need to share this information with them as well. Also, if you’re opting for a direct cremation over burial due to its affordability, let your loved ones be aware of the same and recommend some pocket-friendly direct cremation services that they should check out once you pass away.

There have been cases where family members have gone against their deceased relatives’ final resting place wishes, usually due to a lack of understanding of their choice, or due to religious factors. There have also been instances where family members have argued publicly over what type of send-off their deceased loved ones should be accorded. To avoid such circumstances and more, it’s important to talk about your final plans with friends and family, making sure to elaborate your reasons.

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