MAKE YOUR WISHES KNOWN
Plan Ahead
Not everyone likes to plan ahead, but preplanning your funeral arrangements not only gives you peace of mind about your final wishes being honored, but alleviates some of the stress and burden your loved ones are going through as they experience the grief associated with loss.
The staff of Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory
is happy to assist with your funeral preneeds by helping you make decisions about your funeral service in advance and guiding you in helping eliminate some of the unnecessary stress brought on by a loved one’s death.
Benefits of Preplanning
It's Easy
Complete a form or meet with a member of our staff to put your plan in place. Planning can be done at any stage of life, and changes can be made at any time if your wishes evolve.
You Decide
Pre-arrangement allows you to design a life celebration that is uniquely your own. Involving your family in the planning process can help them feel connected to you, knowing that your arrangements reflect your wishes both now and in the future.
Planning Ahead Offers Flexible Funding Options
You may also choose to pre-fund your arrangements, easing your family of both the financial and planning responsibilities. Doing so can also help protect you and your loved ones from rising funeral costs.
Planning Ahead Relieves The Burden From Family
Pre-arrangement helps reduce your family’s burden during difficult times. By making decisions in advance, you offer clarity and peace of mind, allowing them to focus on healing.
Common Questions about Preplanning
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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.
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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.
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Do I have to pay in advance?
Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this also choose to pre-fund their funeral. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer peace of mind to you.
Cremation Services
Choosing cremation doesn’t mean foregoing a meaningful tribute. It offers flexibility and can be paired with a variety of personalized services to celebrate your loved one’s life. From unique memorial gatherings to special resting places, there are many meaningful ways to honor their memory.
Burial Services
Burial provides many meaningful ways to honor a loved one’s life. Whether you prefer a quiet farewell or a traditional ceremony, you can select the services that best reflect your family’s wishes. From visitations to graveside gatherings, each option helps create a heartfelt tribute to their memory.
Funeral Services
We understand that every person is unique, and each family has their own way of saying goodbye. Our complete range of funeral services is designed to offer thoughtful, dignified, and personalized tributes that honor a life well lived.
Cremation Services
Choosing cremation doesn’t mean foregoing a meaningful tribute. It offers flexibility and can be paired with a variety of personalized services to celebrate your loved one’s life. From unique memorial gatherings to special resting places, there are many meaningful ways to honor their memory.
Burial Services
Burial provides many meaningful ways to honor a loved one’s life. Whether you prefer a quiet farewell or a traditional ceremony, you can select the services that best reflect your family’s wishes. From visitations to graveside gatherings, each option helps create a heartfelt tribute to their memory.
Funeral Services
We understand that every person is unique, and each family has their own way of saying goodbye. Our complete range of funeral services is designed to offer thoughtful, dignified, and personalized tributes that honor a life well lived.
With You Every Step of the Way
Common Questions
What If I Move?
We maintain a record of your preplanned arrangements and any prepayments, and they can be transferred to any funeral home in the United States.
Where Should I Start?
You can pre-arrange online by completing our form to outline your personalized arrangements, or schedule a time to meet with our staff to review your options and create a plan.
When I call, will someone come right away?
Yes, if you request immediate assistance, someone will respond right away. If your family would prefer to spend a short amount of time with your loved one to say goodbye, that is completely acceptable. Your funeral director will arrive when the timing feels right for you.
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