Your story is unique… and like most people, you probably have certain ideas about how you want your life celebrated and remembered. As with all the important milestones accomplished over your lifetime, planning your end-of-life celebration should be done with careful thought.
The death of a loved one is a very difficult time for everyone. Yet, during this period of grief and emotional readjustment, family members and friends are often confronted with dozens of decisions about the memorial services.
By preplanning, these questions and many more will be answered in advance so your family is relieved of that burden.
Preplanning involves making choices about your end-of-life celebration. This is best accomplished by working with a funeral planning advisor who has special training and expertise. We have experts with over 30 years’ experience who can assist you in creating a personalized celebration of your life. You are not alone; many people have already been through the preplanning process. An AARP study showed that 34% of people over the age of 50 have already preplanned a funeral for themselves and/or someone else.
**AARP, Funeral and Burial Planners Survey (2007)
There are a number of benefits to prefunding your funeral with Distinctive:
The rate of cremation has surpassed that of burial in 2015 according to a report released today by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). According to the data in the report, the rate of cremation is projected to increase each year. Every year, Cremation costs continue to rise. Call Distinctive Financial Group today to protect your family from the rising cost of Cremation.
| 2015 | 2020 | 2025 | 2030 | 2035 | 2040 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cremation | 47.9% | 56.4% | 63.5% | 69.7% | 74.8% | 78.7% |
| Burial | 45.2% | 37.5% | 30.6% | 24.6% | 19.6% | 15.7% |
*Source: 2019 NFDA Cremation & Burial Report
