Why Plan Ahead
Why Should I Plan Ahead?
Funeral planning involves many important decisions. Making arrangements in advance gives you the opportunity to review your choices carefully, address essential details, and create a plan that reflects your wishes. The following are several key reasons to consider planning ahead.
Benefits of Planning Ahead
Simple to Complete
You can begin by filling out an online form or sitting down with one of our team members. Advance arrangements may be made at any age and can be revised later as your preferences change.
Your Wishes Remain in Your Hands
Planning in advance allows you to choose the details of your service and create a tribute that reflects your life, beliefs, and personality. Involving your family can also help them better understand your decisions and feel confident that your wishes will be honored.
Less Stress for Those You Love
Making decisions ahead of time can reduce the emotional and practical responsibilities placed on your family. Instead of making difficult choices during a period of grief, they can focus more fully on remembering, supporting one another, and beginning the healing process.
Funding Options Are Available
You may also choose to pay for arrangements in advance. Pre-funding can help protect against future price increases and provide greater financial clarity for your family. Advance payments are placed in a trust until the funds are needed.
Plans Can Move With You
Relocating does not necessarily mean starting over. Your arrangement information and eligible pre-funded plans can generally be transferred to another funeral provider within the United States.
Getting Started
Begin by reviewing the preplanning checklist to consider the choices available to you. You may then complete the online planning form or arrange a meeting with a member of our staff to discuss your preferences and create a personalized plan.
Schedule a Planning Appointment
Request a private consultation with a preplanning advisor from Burkholder Funeral Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes. Use the link below to contact our team and arrange a convenient time.
Contact Us to Schedule an Appointment
Begin Planning Online
Submit your personal information and arrangement preferences to be securely maintained on file with Burkholder Funeral Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes. For help completing the online process, call (812) 522-2517.
