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3 Reasons Your Preneed Funeral Planning Program Isn’t What It Could Be

December 12, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company
Funeral Planning

Too many consumers still do not know they can plan and fund their funerals in advance. Plain and simple, it all boils down to awareness. Can it really be this straightforward?

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What Motivates the Baby Boomer Generation to Prearrange?

December 12, 2023 by Homesteaders Life Company
Featured, Funeral Planning

As Baby Boomers begin thinking about end-of-life issues, funeral professionals should understand their attitudes and preferences. Whether or not someone from this generation is ready to make advance funeral plans for themself, their perceptions of funeral service will shape how funeral professionals promote the value of their services.

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Why Advance Funeral Arrangements Matter for the “Silent Generation”

December 12, 2023 by Alyssa McNab
Funeral Planning

They’re family-focused. They’ve been described as having “redefined leadership.” And they’re the generation that drove a booming economy. They’re members of the Silent Generation, born 1925-1945, and their values and perceptions about funeral service can have a significant impact on your funeral home’s advance funeral planning program.

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6 Funeral Business Scenarios Preneed Funeral Planning Can Help Solve

December 12, 2023 by Alyssa McNab
Funeral Home Business, Funeral Planning

Funeral directors must navigate many challenges each day in order to operate a successful funeral home business. You demonstrate the agility required to meet shifting consumer demands and manage the effects of economic conditions — all while ensuring that families receive the best possible care during day-to-day operations.

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How to Help Families Talk to Their Loved Ones About Funeral Planning

December 12, 2023 by Alyssa McNab
Funeral Planning

As you interact with families each day, you experience many different perceptions and attitudes about death. You’ve likely encountered people who know very little about end-of-life issues or how funeral planning works — simply because they’ve never taken the time to think about these issues or discuss them with others.

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Common Preneed Funding Questions: Answered

December 12, 2023 by Alyssa McNab
Funeral Planning

Funeral planning comes with many options to consider – which is why planning ahead can be so beneficial for families. Instead of worrying about the practical and financial details at an emotionally difficult time, prearranging allows families to carefully consider their choices without the added stress and pressure of a recent loss.

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6 Reasons to Preplan Your Funeral

August 10, 2023 by Nicole Eilers
Featured, Funeral Planning

No one likes the thought of their own death, and planning a funeral can be uncomfortable and daunting for some people, but it doesn’t have to be. With advance funeral planning, you’re helping ensure your final wishes and saving your family the emotional and financial burden of having to make these important decisions after you’re gone.

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How to Choose a Funeral Home

July 27, 2023 by Aemelia Tripp
Featured, Funeral Planning

Whether you live in a small town, a big city or anything in between, choosing a funeral home can feel overwhelming. If you don’t have an existing personal connection to a funeral provider, the options can seem boundless. What does each provider offer that sets it apart from the rest? How will they care for you and your loved one? How much will it all cost? These and more questions may run through your mind when making this important choice.

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Is There a Right Age to Make Funeral Plans?

May 11, 2023 by Aemelia Tripp
Featured, Funeral Planning

Short answer to the title question: it varies! Longer answer: there are many factors that lead people to prearrange and there is certainly an average age people begin to do so, based on data we’ve collected. However, even the average data doesn’t tell the whole story. Let’s dive into the most common factors that lead people to prearrange, average ages to prearrange, and the benefits of prearranging at a younger age, and we’ll see if we can find an answer to this question together.

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4 Tips for Planning Meaningful Funeral Services for "Nones"

April 6, 2023 by Nicole Eilers
Featured, Funeral Planning

Traditionally, funeral services have been tied to specific religious or cultural traditions. But as new generations come of age, there’s a growing trend that has shifted toward honoring loved ones through services that reflect personal beliefs and individual values rather than being centered around organized religion.

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