Be Prepared for Cremation Services

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services under Cremation
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No one will ever be fully prepared a loved one’s death and cremation service in Jacksonville, FL. However, this doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways you can make your own eventual death easier on your loved one. There are lots of things you can do now to prepare.

What can you do right now? Here are six things you can get started on right away:

  1. Last Wishes – You need to leave your last wishes. Make it known how you want your funeral or memorial to be done. Do you want a cremation service? A memorial? Traditional burial? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered when it comes to planning a service, so don’t leave your loved ones to answer all of them when their grieving your loss.
  2. Make a Will – Everyone should have a will, as wills make it easy for the bereaved to know exactly what the deceased wanted. Plus, if you don’t leave a will, the state might end up choosing who gets your asses and who will care for your dependents.
  3. Double Check Your Beneficiaries – Double check that your 401k, life insurance, and IRAs have the correct beneficiaries listed. In other words, make sure that the people or person you want to get the money after your gone are listed on the documents. This is especially important as someone’s beneficiary documents can supersede wills and even divorces.
  4. Get Life Insurance – Your family might rely on you for financial support, meaning that when you die, they will not only lose you but will also love the income you provided. Take care of your loved ones by purchasing life insurance. Life insurance can help offset the costs of funeral and cremation services and can also provide additional income for living expenses, remaining debts and other costs.
  5. cremation service in Jacksonville, FLFind All Your Documents – You might know where your important documents are, but will your family be able to find them? They might not know to check the top dresser drawer for your will, the bottom drawer for your life insurance policy, and your desk for the bank account information. Make it easier on your loved ones and keep all your important documents in one safe place that is easily found and accessed by a surviving family member. Include your social security card; legal forms for retirement accounts, deeds, and rental agreements; tax returns; and lists of all online and computer passwords.
  6. Sort Your Possessions – Catalog important items of monetary or sentimental value to ensure they are kept and passed to the proper person after you’re gone. Don’t forget to notate why each item is important so no information gets lost.

These are just six things you can do to be better prepared. If you want to learn more about what you can do for your eventual passing, just reach out to Naugle Funeral Home & Cremation Services. We are happy to assist with any preplanning or Jacksonville, FL cremation service questions you may have.

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