Attending a Funeral?
If you've recently attended a funeral or will be attending one soon, you're likely going through a difficult time. As you reflect on the memory of the recently passed, it's natural that your thoughts may wander to how you'd like to be remembered yourself. Probably the last thing on your mind, though, is thoughts about your own funeral.
However, when you're at a funeral it's the perfect time to sit back and take notice of all the love — and all the details — that surround you. Take advantage of the time while you're waiting for the ceremony to begin, and remind yourself to make a mental note of the things that speak to you about the funeral, and if there are any elements you would or would not want for your own (hopefully still decades away).
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How Do You Want to be Remembered?
When thinking about your funeral, look at it in terms of what legacy you will leave behind. What do you want to be known for after your death? Is it the love you had for your family and friends? Your charitable works? Your contributions to your profession? Your passions in life? You can set all of this yourself with how you plan your funeral (and your burial - including the type of marker or headstone you may want, what the inscription should say, etc.).
Another way to ensure that your loved ones will be able to focus on your legacy and not the financial obligation of paying for your funeral is to prepay for it yourself. It's one of the most thoughtful gifts you could ever give to your family - it makes them not have to worry during their time of grief, and saves potentially tens of thousands of dollars on inflation costs.