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Pre-Arrangement Process

 Funeral Pre-Arrangement Process in Manitoba

Take care of all the funeral pre-arrangement details and give you and your family the peace-of-mind you deserve.

For many people, the thought of pre-planning a funeral can seem daunting or uncomfortable. Although we all know death is inevitable, even beginning to think about planning your own funeral is something that many people shy away from. Even though it might not be something you want to think about, funeral pre-planning offers many benefits to both you and your family.

Why Make Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans?

There are many benefits to end-of-life planning. Here are the top ten reasons why you should consider making funeral pre-arrangements:
  • It means there will be fewer opportunities for argument and indecision about your funeral arrangements among family members after you're gone.
  • Your survivors will never have to worry about doing the wrong thing when finalizing your funeral arrangements. You will have told them exactly what you want.
  • No mistakes and no oversights. After you're gone, everything will be done your way.
  • You have peace-of-mind now knowing that we will follow through with your wishes.
  • After your death, no one can make any decisions you wouldn't want.
  • Funeral pre-planning is the responsible thing to do. It removes the burden from family members.
  • You can make complex decisions ahead of time when you have the time to think things through.
  • Funeral pre-planning can involve pre-payment. This will save your family money and avoid any financial burdens.
  • Funeral pre-planning involves an awareness of the reality of death.
  • You are almost guaranteed to get what you want.

The first benefit of a pre-arranged funeral is that it ensures that your final wishes will be followed when you pass away. You can have peace of mind in knowing that your loved ones will honor your legacy the way you want them to. The second benefit of funeral prearrangement is that it relieves your loved ones of the emotional and financial burden of funeral planning. Instead of rushing to make arrangements, your loved ones can instead focus their energy and attention on celebrating your life and saying goodbye. Funeral preplanning is really one of the most selfless things you can do for your family. When your time finally comes, a prearranged funeral is one final gift you can leave your loved ones.
 
At Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, our caring and knowledgeable staff would be happy to assist you throughout the preneed funeral arrangement process. It is our commitment to our clients to make this process as simple and straightforward as possible. Our staff will work with you to plan a funeral service that not only celebrates your life, but also allows your loved ones to say a meaningful goodbye. From helping you select a casket or urn to offering advice about writing a will, we will be here to assist you every step of the way.
 
Over the years we have had the privilege of helping many families say goodbye. When a family contacts us after a loved one passes, being able to tell them the arrangements have already been completed always brings a sense of relief and makes a difficult time a little easier. We invite you to browse through the sections below to learn more about our preneed funeral services. When you are ready to begin the funeral prearrangement process, you can schedule a time to meet with a member of our staff by calling us at (204) 694-9494 or emailing info@neilbardal.mb.ca.

The Basics of Pre-Planning a Funeral

Here's a break-down of the funeral pre-arrangement process:
  • Set goals
  • Review limitations
  • Look at available options
  • Weigh the pros and cons of each option
  • Talk to others about the best options
  • Arrive at a final decision
In the case of funeral pre-arrangement, another two important steps are involved:
  • Write out your plan with as many details as possible
  • Send your plan to the funeral home and provide a copy to your executor
There are two ways for you to complete your pre-arranged funeral plans.

Using the Online Pre-Planning Tool

This website features Pre-Arrange Online, a step-by-step interactive form that can be used to record your end-of-life plan and send the completed form to our staff for safekeeping. You'll be asked to create an account with a username and password so you can login at any time to complete or change the plan.
See Our Complete Funeral Pre-Planning Guide

Turn to the Professionals

Many people are more comfortable making these decisions with funeral professionals. If you would like us to help, call us or send us an email using the contact us form
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