It is inevitable. At some point in our lives, we will say goodbye to the family and life that we have known. During the grieving process, it is difficult for many to deal with all of the challenges of end-of-life arrangements. Preparing for this day by pre-planning will leave you feeling secure that your wishes will be carried out and will provide relief to those who will be left to make decisions during an extremely difficult time.
Alleviating the Financial Burden
Financially, death can be an investment. Between final medical costs, burial or cremation, and funeral preparations, the financial burden of arrangements can leave family members without the means, feeling guilty for not preparing ahead of time for this inevitable day. However, by planning for this ahead of time, many costs can be paid for upfront, allowing families to have the ability to grieve without thinking about the financial impacts.
Preparing for the Unexpected
Unfortunately, there is no expiration date that we can plan on for our final day. Many times, this period of time can come unexpectedly. If the time of death comes suddenly, there can be many unanswered questions. Do you have a do-not-resuscitate clause in your will? Does your family know where to find your information and who the executor of your will is? Pre-planning your arrangements and having paperwork in proper order will ease the process following your death, regardless of when that takes place.
Working with a professional will also help you to plan for the details that you may not have thought of. There are many items, such as passwords, access to accounts, and contact information for bills, that you can organize and file prior to your death to ensure that all matters are laid to rest after you pass.
Settling Disputes
Depending on your wealth, accounts, and estate, pre-planning your arrangements can prevent a number of disputes ahead of time. Whether it is if you wish to be buried or cremated, or who you are bequeathing your final possessions with, preplanning end-of-life arrangements can eliminate many familial disputes that can take place over even the smallest of details.
Wishes Fulfilled
By establishing your wishes ahead of time, you can ensure that your final wishes are fulfilled as you would like. You have the ability to leave your legacy by donating to charities that you believe in or by having your beloved pets go to the homes that you intended. After the day that you pass, you can rest assured knowing that the wishes that you had will be fulfilled, as you have planned for each detail in advance.
No time will ever be an easy time, but you can create a sense of relief for those who must take care of after-death matters by helping to plan some of the arrangements ahead of time. It is recommended that you begin the planning process now, as you never know how much longer you have, and you will be able to put the thought into these plans that will allow for your family to grieve rather than sort through the details of this difficult time.
