Planning Ahead

Why Should I Plan Ahead?

Planning ahead is a thoughtful way to care for the people you love. By making your wishes known in advance, you can help ease some of the difficult decisions your family may face in the future while ensuring your preferences are understood.

At Robarts Family Funeral Home, we take the time to listen, answer your questions, and help you explore the options available. Whether you're ready to make arrangements or simply want to begin the conversation, we're here to guide you at your own pace.

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Benefits of Preplanning

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Let Your Wishes Be Known

Planning ahead allows you to express your wishes and make decisions about how you would like to be remembered. From the type of service to meaningful personal touches, sharing your preferences can provide valuable guidance to your family when the time comes.

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Offers Peace of Mind

Knowing that your wishes have been discussed and documented can bring comfort and reassurance to both you and your loved ones. Your family can have peace of mind knowing they have a plan to help guide them through an otherwise difficult time.

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Flexible Funding Options

Planning ahead also gives you the opportunity to explore available funding options. Whether you simply wish to record your preferences or make financial arrangements in advance, our staff can explain the choices available and help you decide what feels right for your situation.

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Relieve the Burden from Family

While nothing can take away the sadness of losing someone you love, planning ahead can ease some of the decisions and responsibilities that come with arranging a funeral. Making your wishes known allows your family to spend less time wondering what you would have wanted and more time supporting one another.

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?

    No. Preplanning simply allows you to make your wishes known in advance. You may choose to document your preferences without making any financial arrangements, or you can explore options for funding your funeral ahead of time. Our staff will be happy to explain the choices available so you can decide what is right for 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.