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PLANNING AHEAD

PEACE FOR THE FUTURE

Why We Pre-Plan

Pre-planning is one of the most important ways you can protect your family both emotionally and financially. When a loved one passes, and there has been no planning or preparation, the family is faced with many decisions to make in a short period of time (within 24-48 Hours). Making choices ahead of time can help spare your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions during one of the most stressful times in their lives.

START PLANNING NOW

Why is it Important to Pre-Plan a Funeral?

As part of our Community Outreach Program, we have a simple 3 Step Process to help you help your family. This is accomplished by completing your Personal Information Register. Because we believe so strongly in you being prepared, we are offering our complimentary Gift of Love planning guide for you to complete and have for your family. All of this is done through a no cost and no obligation consultation with one of our experts.

Peace of Mind. For a more secure tomorrow.

One of the most thoughtful ways you can express your love is through making your memorial arrangements in advance. Preplanning your memorial should be a natural part of life decisions because the process provides you with time to make your end-of-life decisions in a calm atmosphere. This process will give your family the advantage of knowing your specific wishes, so they can avoid hasty decisions and financial problems during a time of bereavement. One of the greatest outcomes of this planning process with Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries is knowing that you will have a plan that assures complete arrangements and relieves an emotional burden from those you love.


When you choose to preplan your memorial arrangements, you ensure a memorial exactly as you envision it. The people most affected by a loss are your loved ones. By planning ahead, you create an intentional plan to help them heal at a time that they will need it the most.

THE BENEFITS OF

Planning for the Future

When you choose to preplan your memorial arrangements, you ensure a memorial exactly as you envision it. The people most affected by a loss are your loved ones. By planning ahead, you create an intentional plan to help them heal at a time that they will need it the most.

Ease the burden for your loved ones

Control costs by locking in today’s price

Secure peace of mind

Ease any financial concerns

Clearly state your wishes

What do I need to Be Prepared to Plan for?

Click to learn more information on each service

Burial

  • Professional Services

    Funeral Home Services — Professional Services

    Professional Services includes the costs related to conducting the funeral service for your loved one, including, but not limited to (in bullet points) services of funeral director and staff, viewings, embalming and other preparation, funeral and graveside services, and transportation.

  • Casket

    Funeral Home Services — Casket

    You will need to select and pay for a casket for your loved one to be placed into prior to the funeral and burial services.

  • Incidentals

    Funeral Home Services — Incidentials

    There will be other fees outside of the funeral home that will need to be paid, including death certificates, flowers, permits, obituaries, food, or other items and services that we help coordinate. *These fees cannot be prepaid.

  • Cemetery Service Fees

    Cemetery Services — Cemetery Service Fees

    You will need to pay for the service fees related to the opening and closing of the grave, setup and takedown of tents and chairs, and rental of the sound system at the graveside. *These fees cannot be prepaid.

  • Cemetery Spaces

    Cemetery Services — Cemetery Spaces

    You will need to select and pay for spaces in the cemetery of your choice. There are a variety of cemetery space options that Memorial can provide, including (in bullet points) traditional burial spaces, green burial spaces, and mausoleum crypts. Click here (link to cemetery services page) to learn more.

  • Outer Burial Vaults

    Cemetery Services — Outer Burial Valuts

    While it is not a law that all burials require a vault, most cemeteries do require them, as it helps prevent the ground from settling, helping keep the cemetery uniform and flat for families to enjoy.

  • Memorial Marker

    Cemetery Services — Memorial Marker

    Memorial is a flat marker cemetery, which helps reduce future maintenance costs and helps preserve the park-like nature of our cemeteries. Upright monuments are available in our private estates sections in each of our beautiful cemeteries.

Cremation

  • Professional Services

    Professional Services includes the costs related to conducting the memorial or funeral service for your loved one, including, but not limited to (in bullet points) services of funeral director and staff, viewings, embalming and other preparation, funeral and graveside services, transportation, and cremation fees.

  • Cremation Container

    Crematories require that your loved one is placed in a sturdy cremation container prior to cremation, as this aids in the cremation process and provides a way to safely transfer your loved one into the crematory. Additionally, we will need to place your loved ones’ cremated remains in a receptacle, known as an urn, to be returned to the family or placed in a cemetery space.

  • Incidentals

    There will be other fees outside of the funeral home that will need to be paid, including death certificates, flowers, cremation permits, obituaries, food, or other items and services that we help coordinate. *These fees cannot be pre-paid.

  • Cemetery Service Fees

    You will need to pay for the service fees related to the opening and closing of the grave, setup and takedown of tents and chairs, and rental of the sound system at the graveside. *These fees cannot be prepaid.

  • Final Resting Place

    Many cremation families opt to inter their loved ones in a cemetery, providing a permanent resting place for your loved one and a convenient, beautiful venue for families to return and pay their respects. There are a variety of cremation cemetery space options that Memorial can provide, including (in bullet points) traditional burial spaces for cremated remains green burial spaces, niche spaces in mausoleums or Memorial’s unique boulder niches.. Click here (link to cemetery services page) to learn more.

  • Outer Burial Vaults

    Some cemetery options for cremation families will require an urn vault be used. Please speak with one of our cemetery counselors to learn more.

  • Memorial Marker

    Memorial is a flat marker cemetery, which helps reduce future maintenance costs and helps preserve the park-like nature of our cemeteries. Upright monuments are available in our private estates sections in each of our beautiful cemeteries.

Here to HELP

Our specialists are prepared to help you and your family to best honor and remember your loved ones that have passed away, and plan ahead for the future.

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