In our lives, we plan for almost everything. We plan careers, education, vacations, and even parties. We plan for the unknown as well as emergencies. We plan for so many possibilities, but we seldom plan for the inevitable...
Today, more than ever, people are realizing that pre-planning a funeral is not only a sound financial decision, but also a choice that can save undue emotional stress.
At Wood Funeral Homes we understand the sensitive nature of pre-planning your own funeral or that of a loved one. You will never feel pushed to make a decision or rushed through an arrangement. We will do our best to answer any question you may have as well as ensure you completely understand the answer.
We have seen how much easier pre-planning your funeral can be on those you leave behind. You can be assured that everything is being handled according to your wishes, funeral expenses have been met, and most of the difficult decisions already made, sparing your family at what is one of the most trying moments of their lives.
We realize that it is an important decision. We are here to help you through every step of the process, and we know that you will experience the same peace of mind as other families have felt - peace of mind in knowing that every detail has been addressed. We encourage you to contact us at (972) 323-9191 or (972) 323-1004 should you have more questions.
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We've repeatedly seen the confusion and heartache that can occur when no plans have been made. Conversely, we've also seen the peace-of-mind brought by thoughtful end-of-life preparation – not only for the one making the plans, but also for those who will be left behind.
Of course, pre-planning is a thoughtful gesture. But, it’s also practical:
- It allows you to make unhurried informed decisions while your emotions are at rest.
- It requires you to organize your important documents so your survivors will have the information they need, and so insurance or other benefits due you won't be overlooked.
And, if you choose to invest in a pre-payment plan, you not only protect against the higher costs tomorrow may bring, you also assure funds will be available when they're needed most.
Advance planning allows you to:
- Choose a reasonable budget
- Have the option to set aside the funds over a period of time
Funds set aside against future cost are held in a state-approved trust account or top-rated insurance company until required. Pre-payment is not required, however; many families simply prefer to record the details for future use.
Either way, there is no charge for making pre-arrangements.
There are many advantages to arranging your funeral, cremation or cemetery services in advance:
- You protect your family from having to make such decisions at a difficult time.
- You make your wishes known to your loved ones.
- You make your own decisions about the type of service, merchandise and price.
- You prevent emotional overspending by family members who can only guess what you might have wanted.
- Your funeral, cremation or cemetery prearrangement is transferable to other firms all around the country.
- You lock in today’s prices for services that may not be needed for many years.
All of the ceremony, burial, or cremation arrangements can be made at one time in our offices, or in the comfort of your own home. Call us today at 972-323-9191 for an appointment. Our pre-arrangement specialist will be honored to assist you in creating the perfect pre-need solution for you.
If you’d like to complete the process online, through our state-of-the-art interactive advance planning tool, click here.
Our mission to serve has led us to represent the Life Legacy Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization which has set a new standard in human tissue donation, and ensured the continued acceleration of scientific research and medical education.
Through this relationship, we can assist families in making the decision about anatomical donations. This highly-ethical organization is a world-leader in non-transplantable tissue donation.