Funeral preneed is an important decision that needs to be carefully considered. There are many different aspects to consider. To make it easier for you to get an overview, we have summarized the most important points in a practical checklist. In this way, you can be sure that you do not forget anything important and take optimal precautions.
Funeral preneed checklist
1. Define burial type
- burial
- cremation
- Burial at sea
- Alternative forms of burial (e.g. tree burial, diamond burial)
2. Select burial location
- Cemetery at the place of residence
- Cemetery in another location
- Bestattungswald
- Other burial sites (e.g. own property, lake)
3. Organization of the funeral service
- Religious or secular funeral
- Music requests
- texts and poems
- Speaker or funeral speaker
- floral decoration
- Mourning cards and thanksgiving
4. Choice of coffin or urn
- Material (e.g. wood, bamboo, cardboard)
- Color and design
- Ecological aspects
- Price comparison of different providers
5. Design of the grave
- Tombstone or memorial plate
- Inscription and symbols
- Planting and decoration
- Grave care by relatives or cemetery gardening
6. Financial provision
- Get a cost estimate
- Take out death benefit insurance
- Set up escrow account
- Conclude a funeral pension contract
- Compare buyback values and premiums
7. Documents and contracts
- Create a funeral order
- Create a preventive power of attorney and health care directive
- Check and update a will or inheritance contract
- Compile important documents and contracts (e.g. insurance, account statements)
8. Digital estate
- Create a list of online accounts and passwords
- Name a trusted person who will have access in the event of death
- Set rules for social media profiles and email accounts
- Back up and transfer files and photos
9. Personal wishes and concerns
- Write personal letters or video messages
- Define legacies or gifts
- Make regulations for personal belongings
- Caring for pets
10. Communication with relatives
- Communicate wishes and ideas
- Clarify open questions
- Discuss regulations and powers of attorney
- Tell me where important documents are stored
conclusion
With our checklist, you always have an eye on the most important points of funeral planning. Use the overview as a practical aid and work through the individual steps at your own pace. In this way, you can be sure that you won't forget anything important and that you will optimally plan your retirement. Individual advice can give you additional security and clarify open questions. With comprehensive funeral plans, you can go into the future with peace of mind and know that your loved ones will receive the best possible support in the event of bereavement.
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