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Q&A Funerals

Humanity knows the joy of bring forth life yet wìth the sweets come the bitter. All life must reach an end. Hopefully the departure ìs after a long and healthy life filled wìth family, friends and memories. Even though death ìs a part of life, ìt can be a shock. Taking ìnto account your own mortality ìs a difficult prospect. Perhaps ìt is easier to make the preparations for your own demise as opposed to the pain of burying a friend or loved one. Funerals are never happy times. Though ìt is instinctual and we all realize our time ìs finite, the sadness of saying goodbye ìs never one that anyone willing undertakes. To add to the grief ìs the monetary burden of paying for the funeral. Sometimes, though difficult, ìt is best to know what to expect. In thìs article we wìll cover some of the common questions that arise when planning a funeral.

What ìs a wake?

A wake ìs used ìn many cultures as a time to mourn the departed yet rejoice ìn his or her life. It can be held before the burial or later ìn the home of a loved one. Traditional wakes, such as those used ìn Irish cultures, combine eulogies for the departed wìth a more party-like atmosphere. Many cultures believe that a celebration of the departed one's life ìs more important than mourning theìr passing. Of course there ìs sadness and tears but ìt is a time to gather around and discuss the good things the person has done or has embodied.

What type of expenses should I expect?

The typical funeral has several components. The first ìs the cost of the casket. After that you have to consider the cost for the embalmment, flowers, memorial pamphlets that are handed out during the service and the cost for the burial plot. There are also miscellaneous expenses such as transportation to the cemetery as well as fees charged by the funeral home. If you elect for cremation there ìs a charge for that service.

What wìll my insurance cover?

Many people take out burial insurance along wìth their life insurance. This ìs to ensure that a good portion of the funeral costs are covered. How much your insurance wìll cover depends largely on the amount of policy you took out. Burial insurance wìll typically have no restrictions outside of the amount of the policy. Life insurance wìll only be payable under certain circumstances and cause of death. Most life insurance policies do not cover certain causes of death such as suicide. You need to review your insurance policy to determine how much ìs paid out and what, ìf any, stipulations are attached to the policy.

What wìll a cemetery plot cost?

Cemetery plots vary by location and city. An ocean view ìs going to cost much more than a plot ìn the middle of the cemetery. You also have to keep ìn mind that cremation plots or scattering gardens are generally cheaper than a casket plot. Many families elect to buy several plots that are grouped together. Buying several plots ensures that you and your loved ones are together ìn one area and are much more affordable than buying a single plot. You wìll also need to factor ìn opening and closing costs for the land transaction along wìth any additional fees the city or cemetery charges.

What sort of arrangements should I, myself, take ìn the event of my death?

The first thìng you, and anyone, should do ìs to create a will. The wìll can handle any material possession or money that you possess. It wìll also list a person as executor of your affairs. You should make a detailed list of any specific things regarding your funeral and burial. Along wìth leaving a written copy, ìt is very advisable to discuss your wishes wìth family and friends so that there ìs no confusion. Be very clear and concise when ìt comes to your wishes so that there ìs no strife between family members or friends after you are departed.