The Importance Of Pre-Planning A Funeral

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If it makes you uneasy to think about your own funeral, you aren't alone. However, if you think about how much worse it feels to plan a funeral for a loved one, you gain some understanding of why pre-planning a funeral is an important decision for many people nearing the end of life's journey. There's no shame in planning for the inevitable, and in doing so, you will also be helping out your loved ones as they deal with their grief.

Middendorf Funeral Home, Northern Kentucky's trusted funeral home for over 150 years, has elaborated on a few reasons why pre-planning is worth considering:

You Can Plan While Times Are Good: It's hard to think straight and make good decisions when you're suffering from grief. If you pre-plan your funeral, including

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