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What To Consider When Planning Your Own Funeral

While many choose to let the planning of their funeral be their loved one’s responsibility once they have passed, there has been a growing number of people in recent years who want to plan their own funeral. This can help prevent trying to plan a funeral at a very emotional time in your loved one’s life, or just make sure you get the send-off you think you deserve.


Here at Callum Robertson Funeral Directors, we have put together this guide on some things to consider when planning your own funeral.


Prepare Your Requests


There are two ways you can plan your own funeral. One is to pre-plan the whole thing with a reliable funeral director beforehand, like with us here at Callum Roberton Funeral Directors. The other is to leave detailed requests behind to ensure your considerations are met.


Make sure you leave the plan and payment arrangements in a safe place. We recommend with your will or a funeral director, as then whoever is taking responsibility for your funeral will have easy access to it.


Things To Consider


Here is a list of common things to consider when planning your own funeral. Try to include as many of these in your requests as possible:


  • Would you like to be buried or cremated?

  • How should your body be prepared for the burial or cremation? Would you like to be wearing anything specific?

  • If being buried, would you like on your headstone and which type of headstone do you require?

  • If being cremated, would you like someone to keep, scatter or bury your ashes? If the two latter, where would you like them scattered or buried?

  • Would you like specific poems, songs and people to occur at your funeral?

  • Do you want flowers sent to your family or donations to charities instead?


This is not an exhaustive list but a great way to get started!


Funeral Costs


One big thing that people don’t consider is the cost of funerals. Normally after a death, the deceased's money is tied up until the will can be resolved properly, so the responsibility of paying for a funeral can normally fall on your loved ones.


Planning your own funeral can ensure your money goes into the funeral, so your loved ones do not have to worry about the cost. Here at Callum Robertson Funeral Directors we even offer pre-paid funerals to make sure costs and expenses are dealt with sensibly.


Caring Funeral Directors In Kirkcaldy, Leslie And Dunfermline


Callum Robertson Funeral Directors is on hand if you require high-quality and meaningful funeral services. Organising a funeral can seem like a big burden, especially if you’re planning ahead to prevent putting this responsibility on your loved ones after you pass.


We can assist with organising your funeral, including choosing a coffin, arranging transportation and any other funeral arrangements. We even offer prepaid funeral plans that will help alleviate the financial burden of your funeral after you are gone.


If you’d like to find out more about how we can help, contact us today.


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