Planning ahead for life's inevitable moments can be a true gift to your loved ones. By leaving clear burial instructions, you:

1. Ease the Burden: Your family will not have to make difficult decisions during an emotional time. The decisions are especially difficult when your family members are not prepared financially or emotionally.

2. Honor Your Wishes: Ensure that your personal preferences and values are respected by putting them in writing.

3. Provide Clarity: Prevent confusion and potential disagreements among family members. Funeral planning is not sexy, neither is a family torn apart by indecision and competing interests.

Things to Think About When Preparing Burial Instructions

Personal Information:

• Full Legal Name (and other known/former names)
• Address (Ensure that your current address is up to date on all paperwork)

Appointment of Agent:

• Name of the appointed agent(s) who will handle your burial/funeral/cremation service
• Current address and telephone number of the agent(s)
• Ensure the agent(s) are aware and agree to serve in such a capacity

Successor Agents:

• Names of successor agent(s) in case the primary agent is unable to act
• Address and telephone number of each successor agent
• Order of succession if multiple successors are listed
• Ensure the agent(s) are aware and agree to serve in such a capacity

Special Directions

• Any specific requests or directions for the final disposition of your remains

Religious Observances:

• Instructions concerning religious and/or cultural rituals and ceremonies that are important to you

Source of Funds:

• Designate the source of funds to cover burial expenses. If you own a life insurance policy, identify the policy and add a copy of the document to the instructions. Also ensure that the beneficiary designations are up to date.

Other Directions and Instructions:

• Any additional instructions or preferences not covered above

Protect Your Loved Ones from Uncertainty – Complete Your Burial Instructions Today!

Ensure your loved ones are not burdened with difficult decisions during a challenging time. By preparing comprehensive final instructions, you can specify your desires, appoint a trusted agent, and provide clear guidance on your final arrangements.

Take the first step in providing peace of mind for you and your family by clicking the link below to fill out your funeral instructions form. Your thoughtful planning will be a cherished gift to those you leave behind.

-The Saint Yves Law Firm