Choosing a Tacoma cremation is only the first step in the end-of-life planning process. Ideally, you’ll preplan your Tacoma cremation and choose the services you want. When you prepay with Neptune Society, you lock in today’s low rates and manage the expenses associated with cremation– on your schedule and within your budget – instead of leaving thousands of dollars in expenses hanging over your family’s head when you pass. But, perhaps, the most important part of choosing cremation is discussing your wishes with your family.
Discussing End-of-Life Planning is Difficult
Many people put off discussing end-of-life plans with family because it’s such a difficult topic. No one really wants to think about his or her own mortality or discuss the details associated with death with the people they love. But it’s extremely important to have those discussions before you pass in order to prepare your family and to make your wishes known.
How to Approach the Topic of Cremation
Set aside some time to sit down with your family, and discuss your wishes and arrangements. Talk about how much you care for them and that because you care you’ve made a plan – so they don’t have to make difficult decisions when they’re struggling with grief and sadness over your loss. If you’ve prepaid, you explain that you’ve already taken care of the expenses associated with the services you’ve chosen and that the expenses they face when the time comes will be minimal.
Most important, though, is to gently explain why you’ve chosen cremation to help them understand your wishes. Maybe you’ve chosen a Tacoma cremation because it saves money, which your family can then put toward day-to-day living or other expenses. Or maybe you prefer cremation as a green alternative to traditional burial. Whatever your reasons, it’s important to explain them to your family and give them the opportunity to respect your decision.
In the end, your family needs to understand and respect your final wishes. When you prearrange your Tacoma cremation details, it reduces conflict and ensures you get the services you want. But don’t make your family wait until you’ve passed to learn what arrangements you’ve made and then wonder why you made the decisions you did. Proactively present your end-of-life plans and explain why your Tacoma cremation is important to you, so they’re prepared when the time comes.
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The Neptune Society is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of affordable cremation services. Whether you have an immediate need or want to plan cremation services in advance, we are always available to assist you and your family.
Call 1-800-NEPTUNE (800-637-8863) today or contact us online to learn more.
