Plan Ahead

Plan Ahead: Funeral and Cremation Planning Made Simple

Let Us Help You Plan with Care and Confidence

Most people don't like to think about their funeral, but making arrangements ahead of time not only gives you peace of mind about your final wishes being honored, but alleviates some of the stress your loved ones will go through as they grieve.

We are happy to assist you with your funeral pre-needs at Daleiden Mortuary. By helping you make decisions about your funeral service in advance, we aim to help eliminate some of the unnecessary stress brought on by a loved one’s death.

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Benefits of Preplanning

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Lets Your Wishes Be Known

Following the death of a loved one, there are over 100 decisions to be made in just a couple days. This, understandably, brings unwarranted stress and turmoil among many families— with one family member wanting one thing, another wanting something else— everybody has a different idea of what would be best.

By planning ahead, you can help prevent those disagreements by letting your family know how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.

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Peace of Mind

Our staff guarantees we will carry out the arrangements just as you planned them. Once the plans have been arranged, you and your family can rest easy knowing that at the time of death, those uncomfortable decisions have been made.

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Flexible Funding Options

When you preplan a funeral, there are more options when it comes to funding. A preneed insurance policy or life insurance policy are the most common ways payment can all be arranged before death. Services must be paid in full prior to the funeral, so having options ahead of time can also reduce this stress.

Common Questions about Preplanning

  • What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?

    The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.

  • What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?

    You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parents' full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.

  • Do I have to pay in advance?

    Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund their funeral as well. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer peace of mind to you.

  • Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?

    If you have plans at another funeral home and would like to move them here, we will help you do that. If you move from the area and would like to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will assist you with that as well.