Having this discussion is vital to ensure your family understands what you want when your time comes. Not only helps them be better prepared but also provides them with useful information they need to know. 

How do you approach funeral preplanning with your family? By using the following suggestions.

The first thing you need to do is determine what you want. Do you want a traditional funeral Service in Ajax with a casket? Do you want to be cremated? If you chose cremation, what type of urn do you want? Do you want your ashes distributed to one family member or among multiple family members? 

Your goal is to answer these questions and others, so you have a clear plan of what you want. A funeral director can help provide guidance if you are not entirely sure. Speaking to a funeral director can also give you an idea of the costs associated with what you want.

Once you know what you want, the next step is to gather your family and tell them. You want to choose a time that works for everyone and does not conflict with other types of events, like birthdays. 

You should have the discussion in a setting you are most comfortable in, like at home. When holding the meeting, make sure there are no distractions. Make sure everyone shuts off their smartphones. Turn off the radio or TV. You want to help everyone focus on discussing your final wishes.

Stress the benefits of preplanning your funeral with your family. 

The mood and tone of the meeting can become tense especially for family members that are uncomfortable about talking about your death. Start off by explaining why you called the meeting and your decision to preplan your funeral.

Explain how your preplanning will take the burden off of them when the time comes. Let them know you want them to focus on grieving rather than worrying about what you wanted. By making all the decisions now, they will be able to mourn your passing without the added stresses of planning a funeral. 

Next, explain that another benefit of you preplanning everything now will take the financial burden from them later. All they will need to do is contact the funeral home or crematorium at the time of your passing. 

For further information about preplanning your funeral and customizing it to your specific desires and needs, please feel free to contact Ajax Crematorium & Visitation Centre at 289-372-3300 today! We will work with you to ensure your final wishes are carried out to your specifications.