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Pre-planning

PLAN A FUNERAL THE WAY YOU WANT.

More people are choosing to pre-plan or pre-arrange their own or a family member's funeral. This ensures that their wishes are fulfilled while relieving added stress for family members as they grieve.

Setting up arrangements in advance is quick, easy, and we provide this service to you free of charge. You can fill out our online form - as much or as little as you wish. Alternatively, you can meet with one of the Rosetown Funerals team. Once your plan is finalised, we’ll keep the details on file and provide you with a copy.about section

THINKING AHEAD.

Funeral pre-planning can make any number of preferences clear, including:

  • Your choice of funeral director

  • Your church affiliation (if any)

  • The venue for the service

  • Wishes regarding burial or cremation (including the placement of your ashes)

  • Details of a cemetery plot that is already owned or choice of cemetery where a plot is to be purchased

  • Music to be played during the service

  • Details of organisations, professional societies, clubs, etc., which must be specifically notified of the funeral details

  • Specific wishes important to you

You may also have things you don’t want at your funeral, and you can make these known.

Want to preplan?

If you are considering pre-arranging a funeral, fill out our online form , or download a Funeral Pre-Planning Form to print.

You can also contact us to meet, either at your place or ours.

Once you’ve made pre-arrangements, give a copy to your funeral director to keep on file, then keep your plan and any pertinent papers in a safe place. Also, inform a close friend or relative what arrangements have been made and where the information may be found.

FUNERAL TRUST PRE-PAY PLAN

A Funeral Trust Plan lets you set aside funds in advance, ensuring that the financial aspects of your funeral or a loved one's are taken care of. By prepaying for funeral expenses, you ease the burden on family members during a challenging time, allowing them to focus on coming together to honor and celebrate the life lived, without having to make tough decisions in the midst of grief.