Preplanning a Funeral is a Wise
and Caring Decision for Your Family

Why do I need to Pre-plan?

Are you prepared to handle the responsibilities when a death happens in your family? Most people don’t know what to do. And just as unsettling, they don’t know how to operate in the face of death. When death comes, you as a survivor must not only cope with your grief but at the same time organize a major event which usually carries great significance — not just emotional, but social and financial as well.

There are three essential reasons why Pre-Planning is important:

  • Ensure that personal wishes will be fulfilled.
  • Alleviate difficulties for the survivors.
  • Avoid unnecessary overspending.

For more information please call Grimes Funeral Chapels at (830) 257-4544. Our staff are trained to help you design the arrangements you want and are available to meet with you in your home or in our office with no obligation. For additional information regarding prepaid funeral contracts, visit prepaidfunerals.texas.gov.

Tips for Planning Your Funeral

Planning your own funeral is an important way to ensure the service happens exactly as you would like. It can significantly reduce the levels of stress endured by your friends and family after your passing.

Ensure Your Wishes

Put your wishes in writing so that when the time comes, your family doesn't have to guess. Every detail — from music to venue — can be specified in advance.

Protect Your Family

Advance planning eliminates the burden on your family during an already difficult time. They can focus on grieving and supporting each other rather than making difficult decisions.

Control Costs

Pre-funding locks in today's prices and protects against future cost increases. Funds earn interest and are fully transferable through funeral trusts or life insurance.

Details to consider when planning your service:

  1. The location of the gathering/service
  2. The type of service (traditional, celebration of life, graveside, etc.)
  3. Who should facilitate the ceremonies
  4. Whether the body will be present, and whether the casket will be open or closed
  5. Any specific jewelry or clothing you would like placed on your body
  6. Who will serve as pallbearers (when necessary)
  7. Whether you would like a special picture or other items displayed
  8. Any special readings or music you would like featured
  9. Information about food or drink, and other personal details

Your surviving family members and friends will take comfort in knowing that they are executing the after-death services exactly as you had wished. Contact us today — there is no obligation and all conversations are completely confidential.

Whatever brought you to our website or made you start thinking of pre-planning, Grimes Funeral Chapels wants to make starting funeral arrangements as easy as possible. Fill out our simple 5-question form and we will reach out to help.

5-Question Pre-Planning Form

No obligation — just a conversation starter. Strictly confidential.

Your Contact Information
1. What type of service would you like?

Select all that apply

2. Where would you like the visitation or service?

Select all that apply

3. Are you interested in Cremation?
4. Do you own cemetery property?
5. What are some of the things you love to do?

Hobbies, interests, passions — helps us personalize a meaningful service

Any questions or comments for us?
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