Young Mother is Ready for Her Funeral
Marcela Enriquez of Sylmar, Calif., is a healthy 31-year-old mother of a daughter who is not even a year old. Enriquez already has her funeral planned, an urn purchased and a prepaid plan to have her body cremated when the time comes.
The LA Daily News reported recently that more and more Americans are prearranging their own funerals. In the article, Enriquez states, “I am a strong advocate for people making arrangements for how their loved ones put them to rest one day… I feel it’s important for your family’s sake.” Enriquez prepaid for cremation services not only for herself, but for her mother as well.
Alternative Celebrations of Life
More individuals are choosing cremation over a traditional burial in a coffin. According to the Cremation Association of North America, more people will choose cremation than earth burials by the year 2023. This trend may be attributed to the different ways cremated remains can be used. For example, ashes can be turned into blue diamonds, placed into fireworks, used as a pottery glaze, and used in other types of jewelry.
How to Plan Now
Create peace of mind and let your family know about your end-of-life wishes by creating a living will and living trust. With the help of user-friendly online resources, it is easier than ever to protect your family from having to make hard choices on your behalf when you cannot communicate your wishes. You can also make a last will online.
It’s also wise to take a cue from Enriquez and prearrange your funeral, as well. Use online resources to your advantage and purchase the casket or urn of your choice. Preplanning your funeral is the best way to ensure a ceremony that celebrates your time on earth without bringing unnecessary stress to your family.
Do not take the risk and attempt to deal with funeral planning later; your family will end up dealing with it instead. Learn more about how to preplan a funeral.
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