Plan Ahead

Why Should I Plan Ahead?

While planning ahead may not be for everyone, pre-planning your funeral arrangements ensures your final wishes are honored and eases the stress and burden on your loved ones during their time of grief.



The staff at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services is here to assist you with your pre-planning needs. We help you make decisions about your funeral service in advance, providing guidance to alleviate the unnecessary stress that often accompanies the loss of a loved one.

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Benefits of Preplanning

Planning Ahead Lets Your Wishes Be Known

The loss of a loved one can lead to unnecessary stress and conflict within families, with differing opinions on funeral arrangements. By planning ahead, you can prevent these disagreements by clearly communicating your wishes for your funeral service and ensuring your affairs are managed according to your preferences.

Planning Ahead Offers Peace of Mind

Once your plans are in place, you and your family can find peace of mind, knowing that those difficult decisions have already been made. Preplanning allows your family to focus on grieving and healing during their time of loss.

Planning Ahead Offers Flexible Funding Options

Preplanning your funeral arrangements offers more flexibility with funding options. You can arrange a preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy, or other payment methods before the time of death. Since services must be paid in full at the time of death, having these options in place beforehand can significantly reduce financial stress during an already difficult time.

Planning Ahead Relieves The Burden From Family

After the death of a loved one, over 150 decisions must be made within the first day or two. This adds to the stress of grieving. By arranging your final wishes in advance, you can spare your loved ones from this burden. Preplanning ensures your family knows exactly what you wanted, allowing them to focus on healing and beginning the grieving process sooner.

Common Questions about Preplanning

  • What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?

    The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.

  • What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?

    You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parent's full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.

  • Do I have to pay in advance?

    Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund their funeral as well. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer a peace of mind to you.

  • Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?

    If you have plans at another funeral home and would like to move them here, we will help you do that. If you move from the area and would like to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will assist you with that as well.