What is a Preplanned Funeral?
A written plan in which individuals make their own arrangements for their funeral services and burial or cremation.

Why Preplan a Funeral?
It gives you comfort that your funeral will take place according to your own wishes. It eases the burden on your family members by:

• relieving the stress of decision making at a time of grieving
• removing the difficulty of making arrangements for geographically
dispersed family members.

Preplanning and prepaying can be financially beneficial by paying for a future funeral at today's prices.
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Preplanning Resources:

SSI/Medicaid Information
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Medicaid/SSI
Preplanning/Prefunding A Funeral: Why and How
Consumer Checklist for Prefunding a Funeral (in pdf format)
Before Prepaying Your Funeral, Know Your Rights
A Consumer's Guide to Arranging a Funeral
PrePlan Consumer Information Brochure
Personal and Financial Affairs Checklist for End-of-Life Planning