If you know planning your own final services is important, there’s no time like the presence. Whatever your age may be, it’s nice to have plans in place so you don’t have to worry about what might happen if you pass on and your family isn’t prepared. You may already know that Miami, FL cremation is right for you, but that’s not the only decision you’ll have to make. The type of service you have after cremation is also important to what your family will go through once you are gone. Consider what you want along with what they need to make the right options shine. Here are a few to think over:
Something Short And Simple
Perhaps you don’t want a big gathering or any type of fuss over you once you pass on. You might not care about a service at all, but it could be important for your family to be able to get closure and say a final goodbye. In that case, consider something short and simple. If you are having your remains buried, there could be a short graveside service. If you want them scattered into the ocean, allow close family members to gather for that event to reminisce about you. There doesn’t have to be anything large or drawn out, but even a short, simple service can help people move forward.
An Organized Memorial Service
You touched a lot of people in your life and it can help your family and those special to you to say goodbye in a bigger way. You could have the funeral home help you put together a memorial service of some kind. It can be something formal that feels more like a funeral or it can be more of a celebration of life, depending on what you want. It can also be as personalized as you’d like it to be. You can choose music that speaks to you, people you want to read passages, or pictures you want to display. The sky’s the limit and anything you want to lay out, you can. The more you can do in advance, the less your family members will have to do later.
The Budget Location
In addition to the type of service you will have, you also want to think about where the money for the final service will come from. If you want to pay in advance, that’s usually an option and it can save funds since you will pay today’s prices and not whatever the prices will be in the future when you pass on. You could also set aside a certain amount of money and designate it for funeral costs, among other things.
Planning your own Miami, FL cremation might be hard because of all the options, but it’s a great way to give your family a final gift. Contact Ferdinand Funeral Homes & Crematory at (305) 631-0001 to help you with the process or visit with our funeral director at 2546 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33135.
