Steps to take to pre-plan your own celebration of life
Planning your own funeral may feel unusual, but it ensures your wishes are followed, eases the burden on loved ones, and helps manage costs. Planning in advance lets you decide how you want to be remembered.
Key steps to planning your own funeral
Personal touches can make a funeral more meaningful. You might include personalised jewellery, such as engraved handwriting or a gemstone. Decide if you want a religious or non-religious service and choose music, readings, and speakers that reflect your values. Consider creating a ‘funeral wish list’ with Fiesta Farewell.
What is a funeral wish list?
Your funeral wish list should outline key details such as service type (religious, non-religious, or no service), venue (church, crematorium, natural burial site), and coffin or casket choice (traditional, eco-friendly, bespoke). Select meaningful music and readings, and specify any dress code or floral preferences.
With an online funeral wish list you can; store your plan with your will, and share it with someone you trust. A prepaid funeral plan can provide added peace of mind by covering costs in advance.
Getting to know pre-paid funeral plans
Prepaid plans let you pay for your funeral in advance through either a lump sum or regular instalments. They usually cover funeral director fees, a coffin, a hearse, and burial or cremation fees. But be sure to choose a plan regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure security and transparency.
Can your funeral be eco-friendly?
Of course your funeral can be eco-friendly. In fact, there are great option you can choose from which means you won’t cause harm to the environment. For example, you could be buried in a neutral burial site such as woodland or meadow locations. Your coffin can also now be made out of wicker, bamboo or cardboard, and therefore be bio-degradable.
Can you change your funeral plans later?
Absolutely, your plans and preferences might change so it is wise to review your funeral plan every few years and update it as needed. But ensure your executor or family know of the changes.
