PRE-PLANNING

Saving for your children's education, taking out life insurance, providing a home are all ways of preparing for tomorrow by thinking of today. Pre-planning funerals is another way to prepare for the future and show your loved ones that you care. Your family won't have to make difficult decisions while grieving. They will not have to bear the expense, and, they won't have to worry about whether your final arrangements were consistent with your wishes. You owe it to yourself and your family not to put these important decisions off. Make your pre-arrangements before illness or tragic events strike. Your family wants to know your final wishes and they will be comforted by the fact that you left them guidelines to follow.

BENEFITS OF PRE-PLANNING

YOUR FAMILY
The most important reason for making funeral arrangements in advance is to spare your family from having to make difficult decisions while they are grieving. There are many decisions to be made when arranging a funeral. Making these important decisions now, with the help of family and friends, lets you make practical, well thought out choices, which your family will appreciate.

LOWER COSTS
Though not required, you may wish to fund your funeral arrangements by establishing a funeral trust account or funeral insurance policy. In most situations, funds deposited today will be sufficient to cover the funeral expenses at the time of need. The interest earned by the account or policy will help to offset the effects of inflation.

PEACE OF MIND
People often have special wishes concerning their own funeral service. Pre-planning gives you the freedom to be specific about what your final wishes are. Every detail can be planned. Plus, your family and friends will be assured the arrangements reflect your true wishes.

ELIGIBILITY FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Over fifty percent of all nursing home residents in the State of Illinois are or soon will be clients of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). They and their families regularly express a need to make funeral arrangements. If you, or a relative are in circumstances that may lead you to becoming a recipient of public assistance, it is very important for you to know your options for selecting funeral services and merchandise in advance of need.

At Campagna Funeral Home, we are experts in the area of funeral pre-planning. We can help you to arrange a service that is in accordance with your wishes while saving your family from difficult decisions at a difficult time. We can also explain the many different funding choices that are available and which one may be best for your circumstances. We can assist you in navigating the complexities of the Illinois Department of Human Services and funeral pre-funding eligibility. We will be happy to answer any questions over the phone or call to set up an appointment with one of our licensed funeral directors.