Understanding prepaid cemetery plots

Have you ever visited a cemetery and noticed markers with only a birth year? How about a family mausoleum with both occupied and empty spaces?

These may be confusing to see, but the explanation is simple: These markers and monuments are examples of prepaid cemetery property.

When a person or family decides to purchase their cemetery services in advance, they often have firsthand experience in arranging a funeral service, so they know that making funeral arrangements while settling final affairs can be a large task – especially while grieving.

Those who plan ahead wish to support their loved ones and spare them from facing difficult decisions, while also ensuring their wishes are secure.

Fortunately, purchasing cemetery property in advance is a simple process. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Contact your local Memorial Planning cemetery to schedule a consultation. During the meeting, you can inquire about pricing, services, the team who will be supporting you, and ongoing support.

Step 2: Select the cemetery services and products that work for you.
You don’t have to have all the answers immediately, though it would help to have an idea of your preferred interment (burial, entombment, inurnment).

Step 3: Pay for your cemetery and/or funeral arrangements.
Memorial Planning cemeteries offer payment plans, burial, life and final expense insurance, and accept credit cards and checks.

Step 4: Benefit from peace of mind.
It can be difficult to consider planning for the final chapter, but securing final wishes ahead of time is an empowering way to take control of the future.

Preparing for your legacy can grant peace of mind for yourself and provide assurance to your loved ones. Take it from Gary D., a son who planned with his father at a Memorial Planning location in New Jersey,

“No one ever wants to think about making burial arrangements, but at some point, most of us will have to. I lost my incredible father to cancer this February at the age of 72. A year before his passing, he and I met with our Family Service Counselor at a Memorial Planning location to plan ahead. He walked us through every step of this unfamiliar process with kindness and care. Our Family Service Counselor’s support was invaluable – we truly couldn’t have done it without him. His compassion and dedication ensured that our focus remained where it should be: on our loved one. Thank you to our Family Service Counselor for helping us through one of the hardest moments of our lives. Our family is deeply grateful.”

To learn about your options and start planning, contact your nearest Memorial Planning location for more information.

Disclaimer: Memorial Planning is not a financial advisor. The content in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

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