Planning a stress-free funeral

Losing a loved one is a life-changing event. Even if it comes at the end of a long, painful illness, the hurt and sense of loss that accompanies their passing almost always comes as a shock to those surviving. To compound the issue, a funeral often has to be fully planned in the following days, while family members are still dealing with the emotional aftermath. Relatives and friends are faced with making a plethora of decisions about how to honor the deceased. While there may be no such thing as a 100% stress-free funeral, funeral homes do offer ways to greatly reduce the overall stress for all involved.

It is quite possible that your loved one pre-planned their funeral or left detailed instructions as to how they would like to be memorialized. However, as is all too often the case, nothing was planned or noted and the remaining family is left to formulate a plan. In these instances, finding a funeral home with a caring and compassionate funeral director is a must. Funeral directors work with the families to coordinate the service and/or burial. The most experienced ones have an amazing ability to translate the personality of the deceased into a unique, customized memorial service. Simply having someone to walk you through the process helps alleviate some of the stress.

Funerals can be costly as well. Many expenses and services are needed to properly lay your loved one to rest. If the deceased had no insurance policy or savings account to help fund the funeral, the family may feel overwhelmed and stressed by unexpected expenses. Luckily, reputable funeral homes typically offer several options to help ease the financial burden.

No one likes to think about death or saying a final goodbye to their loved ones. Unfortunately, it is all something we will face at some time or another. But funeral home professionals can come alongside the family to ensure your loved one is properly laid to rest and to help ease the stress for family members during this difficult time.

Heartland Cremation offers simple and direct cremation services while providing your loved one with the gentle care and dignity they deserve. We have locations through the greater Kansas City region, including Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, Columbia, and Jefferson City. Please contact us at Heartland Cremation to learn more about our simple and worry-free cremation services