Pre-planning

Pre-planning is the act of making your cemetery arrangements in advance. It means planning today for an inevitable event. These plans may be as simple or as elaborate as you choose. You can record your wishes for safekeeping. The reasons you may choose to preplan are varied. Most people consider the following thoughts:

• You are preparing for the inevitable.
• Ensuring your wishes are carried out. It will be easier to make sound, unhurried decisions. Family members are often not aware of personal preferences and desires.
• The rising cost of cemetery products and services, particularly in the city of Toronto where cemetery land is scarce, is attributed to the rise in value of real estate.
• The peace of mind that you have done all you can to make this easier for your family. Without prearrangements, your loved ones will be forced to make stressful decisions in the painful days following your passing.
• The availability of certain options are dwindling in Toronto. If you have the opportunity to purchase nearby plots adjacent to a loved one, don't hesitate. That property will not be available when you have to make the decision.
• Payment over time; in an immediate need situation cemetery products and services must be paid all at once. It is plain to see how paying in advance is easier to budget for.