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A Helpful Guide When Planning a Funeral March 3, 2016

Pre-planning final services is becoming a more and more common practice. While decades ago it may have been viewed as a ‘sales tactic’ for some funeral homes, more and more consumers are embracing the benefits of pre-planning. They are acknowledging the value that planning, in advance, has for both the person making the plans as well as the loved ones left behind. It is simply, a wise choice.

Pre-planning helps assure that your wishes are carried out upon your death. It also helps take the pressure off of loved ones during a difficult time. Pre-planning final arrangements provides everyone with peace-of-mind. These are some powerful factors in favor of pre-planning final arrangements.

There are many aspects to consider when pre-planning. How will final expenses be paid for? Will there be a cremation? Will there be graveside services? Should there be a reception? This is where an experienced funeral director can be so valuable. An experienced funeral director can help guide you through your options and alternatives. It would be hard to find a funeral director with more experience than Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory.

The Radel name has been helping Cincinnati families through the grieving process for over 125 years. Through that time, our family has been focused on respectful services that suit a family’s wishes and their financial situation. Along the way, we have been progressive, being one of the first nationally to introduce automobiles to funerals. We currently operate the only private crematory in Greater Cincinnati. We are compassionate and progressive. We understand and respect those who wish a traditional burial. We also appreciate the wishes of those who want minimal services and expenses. We are pleased to assist those who want a more celebratory approach to their final service.

You should first understand that pre-planning does not necessarily mean pre-paying. While some people completely pre-pay and pre-plan their final arrangements, others partially pay and plan. Still others, knowing that there will be life insurance funds to cover final expenses, focus on their plans. Whatever you decide, pre-planning final arrangements has valuable aspects.

Getting started is easier than you may think. It starts with our complimentary Guide to Pre-Planning. Our free Guide to Funeral Pre-Planning provides information regarding the benefits of pre-planning, as well as an overview of what is required to pre-plan properly.

This guide includes the following topics:

  • Why pre-planning a funeral is important
  • What steps are involved in pre-planning a funeral
  • How to financially prepare for funeral expenses
  • What details should be considered in pre-planning a funeral

Our guide is a terrific way to get you started. If you need assistance, however, our staff is more than willing to answer your questions and assist you through your choices. They can explain the financial costs related to each of your choices. You can rely on their experience to help you better understand the significances of those choices on your overall plan.

Request our free guide today. Whether you just read it, completely fill it out and utilize it, or use it as an incentive to make preparations by calling us, it has value. At Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory, we appreciate the opportunity to serve.

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