We’ve all spent some time thinking about how people will remember us after we’re gone, and there’s no way to guarantee anything. But it is possible to leave a living legacy for your loved ones and make it easier for them to remember you in the way you’d prefer. At Charleston, SC funeral homes, pre-planning services are available to let you leave a complete plan for your funeral and memorial services. Here are some key reasons to take advantage of this service at McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation. 

Everything in Order 

When someone passes away unexpectedly, it can be a scramble by the family to get everything in order in time for a quick funeral and memorial. This can be very stressful for the family, adding to the pressure at a difficult time. That’s why when you use our pre-need services, we’ll organize all your important documents including your birth certificate and any proofs of membership like military history, ensuring there’s no scramble to find them by your loved ones. 

No Hurry 

Making decisions about a funeral can be tricky, and it’s hard to guess what someone would have wanted when there’s a time crunch. However, with pre-need services, it’s easy to take all the time you need and settle on the right solutions. You can ask anyone you want to be involved, let them mull it over, and get back to use to finalize or update your plan when you’re ready. And these plans can be revised at any time once they’re on file. 

Excellent Communication 

We know life is unpredictable, and we want to be as flexible as possible to help you carry out your memorial plans. That’s why if you move after sending us your final funeral and memorial plans, we’ll be happy to send your documents over to a nearby funeral home of your choice. The same goes if you move here and want to transfer your pre-planned service to our facilities from a previous funeral home after moving. 

Every Little Detail 

One of the challenges of planning a funeral is getting all the supplies there in time for the service. There are a lot of moving parts, including flower arrangements, decorations, programs, and food service if you choose, along with any personalized mementoes. When you pre-plan services with us, we have the time to reach out to suppliers and place the order on hold until they’re needed, letting us get them into place in hurry. 

No Financial Burden 

Paying for a funeral can be an added challenge when saying goodbye to a loved one. But when you pre-plan with us, you’ll also have the chance to set up a custom payment plan that works for your budget and schedule. Many of our clients pay up front, leaving their heirs no financial burden. Others set up a staggered payment plan, paying off as much as they can with no major lump sums and leaving only a small balance at most. 

There’s no better way to ensure your loved ones can remember you in peace than by taking care of all arrangements at Charleston, SC funeral homes in advance. Contact McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation for more information on this program today.