Funerals in the Time of Covid
May 2020 Newsletter
From the way we work to the way we socialize, COVID-19 has had a profound effect on all of us. For those who have lost a loved one during these difficult times, the results have been particularly heartbreaking. That’s because it’s not just routine activities that have changed, but how we grieve.
At least for the time being, we are forced to wait to celebrate the life of a loved one lost. That means grief may be delayed or deferred and that’s not easy. Our traditions and customs normally lead us to pay tribute right away so that we can start to navigate the difficult road ahead.
Our latest post in the Funeralwise Forums, Goodbye For Now, looks at ways to honor a loved one now while waiting until social distancing requirements are relaxed to have a larger celebration of life. We hope the tips and advice are helpful.
For those who are currently grieving, we have resources on our website that may help. If you feel overwhelmed, we encourage you to reach out for help.
CREATING A CEREMONY
Designing a farewell ceremony or a celebration is often the last chance we have to honor our loved one. The process can be a challenge, but it can also be extremely rewarding.
Our website is rich with information to help you plan your ceremony. If you prefer to get help with your planning, we have information on how to work with a funeral celebrant to design a meaningful and personal farewell event.
FW FAVORITES: GIFTS
Finding a sympathy gift that expresses how you feel and has lasting meaning can be hard.
Our article, 10 Unique and Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts, can help you get started on your search for the perfect sympathy gift. Many of the items on the list don’t cost a dime. If you are purchasing something, our Memorial Store carries a wide variety of keepsakes and treasures.
THE COST OF FUNERAL PREPLANNING: MYTH VERSUS REALITY
MYTH: Funeral Preplanning is expensive!
REALITY: Funeral Preplanning doesn’t have to cost you a dime.
When you preplan your funeral you create a guide for your loved ones to use to carry out your final wishes. These plans come in all shapes and sizes–from a few notes on a piece of paper to detailed instructions on everything from the music that’s played to the flowers that are displayed. Creating a plan does not mean that you have to pay for specific products and services.
While it’s always good to make sure you have funds set aside to cover end-of-life costs, those funds don’t have to be attached to your funeral plan. That means that you have total flexibility to determine how you want your funeral handled and how you want to pay for it.
To help you understand the ins and outs of funeral preplanning we have created a new page on our website that explores the topic of planning a funeral in advance versus prepaying. We invite you to visit the page and learn more about to get peace of mind by thinking about your funeral now.
>>Learn More About Preplanning
THE WISE PLANNING SYSTEM: COMPLETE PLAN SPECIAL OFFER
During these difficult times, we want to help. That’s why we’ve been offering our top of the line planner, the Wise Plan Complete, at no charge. If you are already using the Complete Plan, thank you! We would love to hear what you think.
If you have the Wise Plan Essentials version and would like to upgrade, send us a note and we’ll upgrade you right away.
We realize that creating an online funeral plan is not for everyone, but if you have been considering taking that step, now is a great time to do it. Once you save the Quick Plan you’ll be automatically upgraded to our top-of-the-line version (a $49.95 value).
Our hope is that making our best planner available at no cost will help you give people the peace of mind that being prepared brings.
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Funeralwise.com is the place to go on the web for everything you need to know about funerals. Whether you are planning a funeral or attending one, we will provide you with straight-forward answers to your questions and step-by-step instructions to guide you on your way.
