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where you can tell your story, your way

MemorialPlanning.com is all about you. As a family-first network of cemeteries and funeral homes, honoring your life story is our life's work. Our website offers an array of end-of-life funeral and financial planning services, as well as immediate assistance if you have an impending or recent death.
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Planning Ahead

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Discussing your end-of-life plans is never easy, nor is it something we want to do. But planning how you want to be memorialized now rather than waiting does offer a sense of relief and make the conversation easier. End-of-life planning of a funeral and burial ensures your wishes will be carried out, reduces the stress on your loved ones and makes a very emotional, difficult time just a little easier.

MemorialPlanning.com offers a variety of resources to help you get this process started, from our digital information kit on the basics and financials of end-of life advance planning, to more in-depth benefits of taking care of things now.

Just getting started? Click the Free Information Kit button below to fill out the form and receive our free, no-obligation information kit in your email. One of our friendly representatives will also call to answer your questions and help you begin planning. If you are ready to speak to someone now, give us a call at 844-808-3310.

Free Information Kit Why Advance Plan?

What is Advanced Burial Planning?

Burial planning involves arranging and even pre-paying your funeral now, decades in advance. There are numerous beneficial reasons to do this:

  • Pay today's costs instead of years and years of inflation
  • Set your legacy by ensuring your story is told your way
  • Spare your loved ones the added stress of guessing what you would want
  • Alleviate additional grief during your loved ones' time of loss

Learn more by downloading a free guide by filling out the form.

Get A Free, No Obligation Burial Information Guide sent right to your email that includes:
•Different burial options•Helpful tips and advice•Why to plan now•Securing Peace of Mind•How to get started

Secure Your Future

Advance Planning Today Provides Peace of Mind for Tomorrow

Planning your final arrangements has many benefits that provide the security and protection you and your loved ones deserve. Putting those plans in place now, will ensure your final wishes are clearly established and loved ones will not face that burden.

Contact us to Learn More and get your FREE copy of our Personal Legal Will Preparation Portfolio for valuable assistance with your planning.

End-of-Life and Memorial Planning Options

Did you know that our network of end-of-life service providers can help you custom create your memorial package around how you would like your story to be told? Everything from where and what type of burial you would like, to what type of music and religious preferences you want at your funeral can be mapped out by meeting with one of our compassionate family service counselors.

Custom Cemetery Options

There are many different types of cemeteries and many different ways you can be memorialized in these beautiful locations. The majority of our parks offer both traditional in-ground options, above-ground in a Mausoleum or Lawn Crypt and non-traditional methods such as a natural, green burial.


Contact us today to find out which option is best for you.

All Custom Services

Custom Cremation Options

One of the fastest-rising preferences for end-of-life planning, the decision to use cremation also offers a variety of options. A service can be held either before or after the cremation takes place and the remains can be memorialized in a number of ways. Remains can be scattered or kept in an urn, and even that can be customized to your wishes. Urns can be buried or placed in a mausoleum niche, and coming soon to select locations in MemorialPlanning.com is the option to be placed in a tranquil Memorial Cremation Garden.
Cremation Services

Custom Funeral Services

Your end-of-life funeral plan is one of the best ways to tell your story, your way. From where to have the service to religious needs to the type of flowers at the funeral, our locations can help you select all the options that are YOU.

Learn more about funeral products from the list below.

Types of Funerals
End-of-Life and Memorial Planning Options

End-of-Life and Memorial Planning Options

End-of-Life and Memorial Planning Options

Did you know that our network of end-of-life service providers can help you custom create your memorial package around how you would like your story to be told? Everything from where and what type of burial you would like, to what type of music and religious preferences you want at your funeral can be mapped out by meeting with one of our compassionate family service counselors.

Custom Cemetery Options

Custom Cemetery Options

Custom Cemetery Options
There are many different types of cemeteries and many different ways you can be memorialized in these beautiful locations. The majority of our parks offer both traditional in-ground options, above-ground in a Mausoleum or Lawn Crypt and non-traditional methods such as a natural, green burial.


Contact us today to find out which option is best for you.

All Custom Services
Custom Cremation Options

Custom Cremation Options

Custom Cremation Options
One of the fastest-rising preferences for end-of-life planning, the decision to use cremation also offers a variety of options. A service can be held either before or after the cremation takes place and the remains can be memorialized in a number of ways. Remains can be scattered or kept in an urn, and even that can be customized to your wishes. Urns can be buried or placed in a mausoleum niche, and coming soon to select locations in MemorialPlanning.com is the option to be placed in a tranquil Memorial Cremation Garden.
Cremation Services
Custom Funeral Services

Custom Funeral Services

Custom Funeral Services

Your end-of-life funeral plan is one of the best ways to tell your story, your way. From where to have the service to religious needs to the type of flowers at the funeral, our locations can help you select all the options that are YOU.

Learn more about funeral products from the list below.

Types of Funerals
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How to Buy a Burial Plot

When it’s time to arrange a funeral, if the deceased is to be buried, you will also need to own a burial plot in a cemetery. This can be purchased at the time of arranging the funeral, but more and more people are securing these details in advance. In this way, everything is already taken care of ahead of time, and is often purchased at a lower cost, with more time to think through all the best options.
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Types of Mausoleums

Across the globe and throughout history, people of all cultures have devised elaborate ways to honor their dearly departed loved ones. From Europe to India to Egypt, one common method has been through the use of a mausoleum. There are all kinds of mausoleums, but each serves the same purpose: to memorialize and house the remains of a person who has passed away.
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What do Do When a Parent Dies

Anyone who has lost a parent knows it’s an overwhelming experience laden with grief and pain. There’s also a certain degree of stress involved, especially when you’re wondering what to do next. To minimize family stress when a parent dies, it’s a good idea to have a checklist to guide you through your responsibilities during the first 48 hours after their passing. 
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Testimonials

Wife and I just pre-planned a burial at Hillside Cemetery. I wasn't sure what the process was but Fran at Hillside couldn't have been more helpful leading us through our options. We feel so much better now that it is off our plate. Great to lock in on price since we plan on living quite a few more years. 

Xavier F - August '21

Hillside Cemetery, PA

We had the most amazing experience with Hayley Bouhuijs at St Peter & St Paul! Her calm, caring demeanor saw us through a tough time and allowed us the time to select the memorial, with the best wording and images for a beautiful memorial stone. It was during the Pandemic and handled remotely, the progress evolved slowly, but surely and Hayley had the patience to lead us through all the details. The final result was an absolutely beautiful tribute to my mother and father which made the entire process worth-the-wait! 

Steven S - July '21

SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, PA

Our recent experience at Mt Lebanon Cemetery was far better than we had imagined it would be. We received excellent customer service from Jason Yim who took care of all of our concerns in a professional and timely way. Many years ago we planted two small trees on either side of our family stone. We were told they would not grow to be large but they did to the point they were obscuring the stone. We traveled from Indianapolis prepared to remove them ourselves if necessary but instead got wonderful service from Jason. He saw to it that the trees were removed, the surrounding ground was leveled off and planted with grass, and he sent us a photo of the completed project within the month.  We are very grateful to Jason and his team for the peace of mind we have now. 

Bob S - July '21

Mount Lebanon Cemetery, PA

We went today to do our pre-planned funeral arrangements and met with Lisa Johnson.  We felt extremely comfortable and very happy with her helping us plan our very distant arrangements.  I would highly recommend Seawinds Funeral Home. We have done business with them in the past for our parents and they were wonderful to deal with.  It's not and easy thing to do to make arrangements while you are still alive, but a very necessary thing to do especially if you have children so you can have peace of mind after your passing that your wishes are being met and there will be no financial responsibility for your loved ones.

Maggie T - June '21

Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory - Sebastian, FL

All the staff members were really nice and caring. They even went down the road to get my 1 yr old milk from the store during the funeral because I had forgotten due to all the stress of the loss of my little brother. No other business has ever showed the compassion and love that this place has. Everything was really special and perfect their is nothing that could have made it better. They take care of everything from beginning to end and if you have kids they are glad to take care of them. They really understand what you are going through and they themselves have loved ones buried their. God is good and God led us to Montlawn Memorial.

Israel C - June '21

Montlawn Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations, NC

My husband & I have recently purchased our eternal resting property, we have talked about doing so for awhile now, & are happy that we won't leave our family wondering about our wishes, or perhaps with the unplanned expense of it in the future. Our parents had pre planned their places and we know how much easier it made it on our families, Helping us with every detail, Lily was so great to work with, & offered many helpful suggestions, and shared some experiences of things that would make choices easier, & we weren't afraid to ask questions. We know approaching this decision now, then when we are grieving later on, has really given us so much more peace of mind.

Liz - June '21

Windridge Memorial Park, IL

Forest Hill has been very supportive in helping my family with the final resting place for my wife. They attended to every need and request. They have made sure every detail is taken care. They are always offering a kind word and willing to make sure we are comfortable with maintenance and up keep. The flower package adds to beauty of the grave site.

William - May '21

Forest Hills Memorial Park & Palm City Chapel, FL

I just would like to thank Angela for the dedication she extended to me during the burial of my brother. During this difficult time his paperwork was mishandled at the insurance company and she was very patience and understanding and even gave her personal cell number for me to call to discuss arrangements after office hours. We are like family now. Thanks again.

D Evans - March '21

Forest Lawn Cemetery, VA

Crestwood Memorial Cemetery had always more than met my expectations. Staff is always compassionate and caring. The facilities are serene, beautifully decorated and comfortable, which is needed in a time of distress and sadness. And a special 5 star rating thank you to Rachael Logan, that was knowledgeable, efficient, and compassionate in a professional manner.

Betty - February '21

Crestwood Memorial, AL

I never imagined that I would have to write a review for a funeral home but here I am. JP is amazing. My stepmom passed last week and my father, sister and I worked with JP to handle the arrangements. He is so kind and empathetic. He explained everything in a way we could understand and was very sensitive to our feelings during this difficult time.  He came highly recommended to my father and now we are highly recommending him to others. Thank you JP for all you did to support our family in our time of need.

Larissa - October '20

Montlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, NC

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