Talk About Cremation Wishes
As you age, there might be certain things you think about more often. You might draw up a will, for example, to make sure your assets land in the right hands after you pass on. You may go a step further and create a living will so family members know how to handle things if you are incapacitated. This is never a bad idea, no matter how old you are or how healthy you might be. Another thing you might think about is your final disposition and subsequent services. If you are sure you want Winter Park, FL cremation, it is imperative to let your family know about that wish. Here are some tips to help you out with that conversation:
Bring It Up In Relation To Another Death
If you have a death in your family, or you attend services for a friend of yours, talk to your family members about the service, how nice it was, and what you want for your own service. Say you attend a traditional burial, you could tell them it was a nice, respectful service, but that you would like to be cremated instead. You won’t want to talk about your wishes at the actual service, but bringing up a service you have attended recently can help you illustrate your wishes and put family members in the right frame of mind.
Remember Your Reasons
Do you have good reasons for wanting cremation? Perhaps you want the cheaper option so you can leave your funds to family members to use for grandkids’ college funds, mortgage pay-offs, or other important life details. Maybe you just want something simple that won’t cause a big fuss over your passing. Whatever your reasoning, explain it to your family so they understand how important your wishes are to you. When they realize that you have thought things through, they will carry out your wishes with your reasoning in mind.
Pre-Plan With Professionals
Once you are certain of what you want, you can also put things into place and in writing with cremation providers. When you meet with them, they will lay out the options and you can make the choices. You can put the plan into place so your family only has to call the cremation provider when you pass on and the process will start rolling. You can give your family members a copy of the plan and the cremation provider will keep it safe as well.
If you are looking ahead and you are sure that Winter Park, FL cremation is the right choice for you, it’s time to plan ahead more formally and to talk to your family about your wishes. Whether you talk to them first or organize and then have the discussion, Fourtowns Cremation, Inc. is here to help you through the process. Visit our funeral director at 1235 Saxon Blvd, Orange City, FL 32763, or call us at (386) 774-8055 to set up a consultation appointment or to ask whatever questions you have about the process.
