Some of my fondest memories growing up are of family vacations taken to visit relatives and friends and to see places that I had never been before. Some spur of the moment trips didn’t always turn out so positively because of a lack of preparation.

When I plan a family vacation, I usually sit down with my wife and children to discuss and determine where we would like to go, where we would like to stay and what we plan on seeing when we get there. Planning ahead allows everyone the opportunity to give ideas and input, eliminates disagreements because of a lack of planning, and allows adequate time to prepare for the trip financially.

Shouldn’t the same be true when making funeral arrangements? Pre-planning allows everyone the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings without the pressure of making the many necessary decisions in a hurried manner. Everyone involved is able to express their desires without the stress and emotions involved with a sudden death. Wouldn’t you like to know ahead of time where you’ll be going when the time comes (mortuary and/ or cemetery?) When the time comes, your family would be clear about your expressed wishes and desires and the financial burden of paying for a funeral is lessened because you planned ahead.

Let this final trip you take be one that is remembered fondly because you cared enough to pre-plan. For a free, no obligation pre-planning guide, let one of McDougal Funeral Home’s caring professionals visit with you to ensure your ride is a smooth one.