PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

There's a saying 'growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional'. As we grow older it is inevitable that we need to make some grown up decisions. It is often difficult to talk about aging and what we would like to happen when we die. Combining this with talking about money too can make for a difficult discussion with family and loved ones.

With this in mind, this blog* , Understanding Funeral Costs which Full Circle Funerals has kindly allowed us to share, contains information about funeral costs, your choices and options. The number of decisions that need to be made can feel overwhelming. However, being informed can give you the confidence to plan the funeral that you would wish for yourself or for a loved one. 

Some of the important points included are:

Typically, the cost of a funeral is made up of:
- Funeral director fees which includes caring for the person who has died until the day of the funeral and providing practical and emotional support.
- Third-party costs including someone to conduct the service, fees for use of a church, flowers, newspaper, services sheets, refreshments afterwards.
- Burial and/or cremation costs.
- Costs can quickly add up, wherever possible, only spend money on things you value.
- Ask for full details of costs so there is nothing unexpected.  You should receive an estimate of costs at a time when you are still able to review your choices.

* A 'blog' is 'a website log or journal in which someone shares information or their opinion on a topic, usually written in an informal or conversational style.'