Pre-Planning with Banfield Funeral Home
Pre-Planning is the process of arranging for a funeral needs in advance. There are several advantages to Pre-Planning:

Pre-Planning enables you to sit down with the funeral director to consider alternatives, make decisions and ensure that your wishes are fulfilled. Death is a difficult subject to discuss, however doing so in advance of need permits you to make thoughtful decisions without grief or stress.

Pre-Planning minimizes the financial burden that survivors must assume. When you select your options, merchandise and services that you prefer, you also have the opportunity to pre-pay for your arrangements at today's prices.

Pre-Planning your funeral arrangements allows you the comfort of knowing with certainty that your wishes and financial obligations are well in hand. You minimize the possibility of disagreement among family members and eliminate unplanned financial obligations for your loved ones.

Finally, Pre-Planning provides you and your family with peace of mind. Everything is taken care of according to your wishes. Pre-Planning is a gift that you give to your loved ones.

Check our for a list of details you may want to gather in preparation for Pre-Planning.

Do I have to pay for my own funeral now?
No. Many people just want to have their final arrangements known in advance. Pre-Planning enables you to decide upon the type of ceremony you want. You may select a casket, and address other details that must be handled upon your death. Knowing your wishes is the most important aspect of Pre-Planning. Sparing your loved ones the need to gather information, make a number of decisions and address the financial aspects of a funeral are also important reasons to Pre-Plan.

Are payment options available?
Many people pay for a funeral in one lump sum. Other prefer to make payments over time on a payment plan - 1, 3, 5 and 10 year terms are available. Payment plans are varied, and payments can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. Early total premium payments are also possible.

Do funeral prices increase?
Like everything, prices are determined by the economy, and by costs. However, when you prepay for your funeral arrangements, you lock in a fixed price for your merchandise and services. Pre-Planning is a wise financial decision.

Is my funeral prepayment secure?
When you make advance payments for funeral-related services and merchandise, your funds are placed in an irrevocable trust in accordance with state law. The trust is secure: it is insured and your investment earns interest over time.

How can I begin the Pre-Planning process?
Just call the Banfield Funeral Home to set up an appointment. In the meantime, please visit our ONLINE PREPLANNING FORM to get an idea about the kind of decisions you will have the opportunity to address, and the type of information you may wish to assemble in furtherance of a complete and accurate Pre-Planning.