Spelling out funeral wishes in an estate plan can give a client peace of mind by making sure that their wishes are fulfilled. This article discusses a “funeral wishes” document that estate planners can have their clients fill out. People do not like to think about their own demise, but because of growing funeral costs it is a good idea to plan ahead so that loved ones do not end up being burdened with the expenses. Parents do not want to burden their children with funeral costs, and that is why it is a good idea to include funeral planning in any estate plan that is created.
See Lauren Gadkowski Lindsay, Spelling Out Funeral Wishes Keeps Clients Comfortable, Financial Planning, January 4, 2016.
Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse for bringing this article to my attention.
