The are both emotional and financial benefits to planning you funeral in advance. Three important EMOTIONAL reasons to plan your funeral now are: Your wishes are recorded and fulfilled, Your family and loved ones are not forced to make difficult decisions when distraught, You make decisions now, with a clear head and unclouded by emotion Two important FINANCIAL reasons to plan and fund your funeral now are: Your family is relieved of the financial burden of your funeral during a very stressful time You can save money by planning today by avoiding the rising costs of funerals