Funeral pre-planning is something I never thought of until
my sister and I chose to go through the process for our Mother. Since Mom is still alive we were not grieving
and could make sensible choices. Mom has expressed her wishes and we wrapped
the whole deal up in less than 45 minutes.
If you have never been involved with a funeral, let me tell
you it is expensive. There are many fees that are state regulated and you just
have to pay. Cremation is an option for many and while less expensive it is not
dirt-cheap either. There are many
options but if you are just shopping and not besot with grief, decisions and
choices are easily made without buyer remorse.
I was so impressed with the whole process of funeral
pre-planning I mentioned it to a friend who put me in touch with a friend who
happens to be a mortician. Come to find out the pre-planning industry is
booming among baby boomers. Am I late to the game?
The pre-planning and funeral business is so booming most
companies are looking for help, people to sell funerals. Does not matter your
age and actually a mature older person is very welcomed. You’re the same group
of your demographics or are intimately familiar with an older parent’s funeral
plans.
Why the employment void? It is not such an easy sell because
many people don’t want to talk about funerals especially their own. The
question though is why do you want to burden your kids/spouse with this expense?
Sure the money for preplanning is not as sexy as a trip to Italy but I think
the peace of mind is worth it!
So if you are looking for a job I suggest contacting some
funeral homes. A big company is Dignity Memorial. In my area they are so
desperate for sales people they have orientation hiring events! http://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-us/index.page
Have you discussed with your family your funeral plans. Do
you have a pre-planned funeral set in place?
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It's ironic that you bring this subject up. My daughter and I have started planning my funeral. We have a dedicated notebook for it and when it's time for Ryan to actually do my funeral she will take it to my friend Patty who works at a funeral home.
Your friend could advise you, but you may want to pay for it now too!
We live right near a Memorial Park and being in South Fl - Boca in particular ... we get solicitations for side by side plots all of the time. Since my husband left recently - I am now thinking I should have bought two so he could be stuck right next to me forever ;)
Sisters,that would be sweet revenge but then you are with him too!
I think the issue is no one really wants to think about it for themselves.
Thanks Shelley, aka SB, I think you are correct. We all know it is going to happen but ....
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