Funeral Planning in De Soto, MO

Many decisions are involved when planning a funeral service; several can be determined in advance. Funeral pre-planning allows for thoughtful selections and the opportunity to ask relevant questions. Other involved parties can also provide input on the decisions.

Other notable benefits of pre-planning your funeral include:

• Ensuring your wishes are met. Outlining your desires in writing, whether digitally or on paper, allows your family to know what you want. Whether you wish for a traditional burial or a contemporary celebration of life, pre-planned details help ensure your personality and desires are reflected.
• Reducing stress on loved ones. Grief makes even the simplest of tasks much more difficult. Since funeral planning typically begins immediately following a death, family members are left with numerous decisions while grieving their loss. Although the assistance of a funeral director is beneficial, preparing details in advance will reduce stress and allow your loved ones to support each other.
• Taking the guesswork out of planning. Without pre-made funeral arrangements, your family is left guessing your wishes. As a result, conflict often arises when loved ones disagree on what you would’ve wanted. A clearly outlined plan ensures your family honors your wishes while remaining unified.

Prepaid Funeral Plans

Financial arrangements can also be prepared for those planning a funeral service. Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home offers several funding options for paying funeral expenses in advance. For example, any funds for a funeral plan are held in a Missouri State–approved Trust or Insurance Product. This money is audited, transferable to another funeral service provider, and protected if the plan beneficiary applies for Medicaid.

We encounter many questions about prepaid funeral planning. Please contact us anytime – we are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding funeral planning in De Soto.

Your funeral plans can either be a rough outline or include every detail. In addition to determining aspects such as the service type and final resting place, you must prepare other items for surviving family members:

• Storing all critical documents in one area, such as funeral plans, house deed, car title, social security card, marriage certificates, birth certificates, health and life insurance, and discharge papers
• Creating a list of people you want to be notified of your death, including names, addresses, and phone numbers
• Writing an obituary, so your loved ones don’t have to
• Determining where valuable items should go so that family members can give them to the appropriate person before an estate sale