Pre-Planning

Pre-Planning

Pre-planning your funeral delivers piece of mind to you today and your family tomorrow.

Most of us prepare for what is possible, but seldom for the inevitable. Today, more and more people are arranging their funerals in advance of death. Pre-arranged and/or pre-funded funeral, cremation and cemetery arrangements considerably ease a family’s burden when death occurs. It can also play an integral part in financial planning.

What’s involved with pre-arranging a funeral?

Pre-planning a funeral is an effective way to make sure that a family member’s wishes will be represented after they die. We will sit down with you (and family and friends, if desired) to discuss all of the options available, and help you decide what choices are most comfortable. Our pre-planning experts will meet with you at our funeral home, or at your own home if that’s more convenient.

Costs can be discussed, or the planning can simply be about what types of services the individual wants.

When pre-arranging a funeral, individuals consider many facets:

  • Traditional burial or cremation services
  • What type of visitation (viewing, wake or reception)
  • Where will services be held (funeral home, place of worship, cemetery)
  • Special considerations like an eco-friendly (“green”) burial
  • Religious/spiritual ceremony vs. secular gathering
  • Specific music to be used
  • Specific scripture/spiritual readings to be used
  • Flowers preference; donation requests in lieu of flowers; memorial contributions
  • Any unique and specific desires of the individual or family to personalize a service

Once all of the pre-arrangements have been made, we’ll keep copies of all of the decisions on file at our Pewaukee funeral home at no charge.

What does it cost to pre-arrange a funeral?

Individuals and families can pre-arrange a funeral at no cost to them. The arrangements will be available once death has occurred. But many individuals wish to pre-fund their funeral now, so that the burden and responsibility of paying for the funeral does not fall to someone else.

For individuals who elect to pre-fund their funeral, we offer many different options from which to choose. Our inflation-proof and price-guaranteed pre-funded plans are offered through Unity Financial Life. Payment programs are also available.

If you are like many of the families we serve and would like to know more about our Pre-Planning Program, please call us to speak with one of our licensed Pre-Planning Consultants. They will provide you with a no obligation cost estimate as well as review the payment plan options we offer.  

Benefits of Pre-arrangement

Through our decades of experience serving the Pewaukee community we have found that having a plan for future funeral needs offers many benefits:

Emotional and Person Benefits

You can relieve an emotional burden from those you love. By making sound decisions in advance, without stress, you will relieve your loved ones from this responsibility. This allows them to concentrate on supporting each other at a very emotional time, and celebrate the life that you lived.

You can express your wishes. Often families are confused about what is proper to do. They may agonize over what you would have wanted. By selecting your options in advance, you remove all doubt and avoid conflict among family and friends. If you wish, you can even revise your plan later.

You can enjoy sincere peace of mind. Knowing you have made a very difficult time for your loved ones a little bit easier, a little bit less stressful can be a powerful and beautiful gift. You will be amazed at how good it makes you feel to have your wishes recorded and your costs secured. 

Financial Benefits

You can relieve the financial burden from those you love. If you also choose to take care of the funding of your funeral in advance, we have several payment plans to fit your needs. You will be amazed at how good it makes you feel to get your wishes recorded and your costs guaranteed. You can enjoy peace of mind, knowing that you have not left these decisions and expenses for your loved ones to face.

There are Payment Options available for every budget.Our funeral director will explain each payment method and i option available, and will help you make a decision that best suits you and your family.

Your Family Keeps More. More of your assets and life insurance proceeds will go directly to your family instead of paying for future unknown funeral costs.

Save the Amount You Need. Once you gain an understanding of all the costs involved, you can earmark a portion of your savings to cover those costs and only those costs. 

Fewer Last-minute Expenses. When you plan in advance, your family is less likely to incur additional expenses at the time of the funeral.

A Cost Guarantee is provided with every plan. When you choose to pre-pay for your services and the selected merchandise provided by Yonke& Son, the costs will be guaranteed at today’s prices. You can save hundreds of dollars or more by pre-paying through our plan. 

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