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The Benefits of Preplanning

Preplanning is the act of being prepared.

Preplanning for the eventual - for one’s own death - is still a taboo subject, often viewed  as an uncomfortable topic best left for some other time. 

But when will the time be right?

In even the best of caskets, it never all fits – all that we’d like to bury in them; the hurt and forgiveness, the anger and pain, the praise and thanksgiving, the emptiness and exaltations, the untidy feelings when someone dies.

- Thomas Lynch – essayist and poet

The subject of Preplanning and Prearrangements is an awkward subject to broach, although it is much easier when death is not imminent.  

When considering this topic….do not forget to have the conversation with  yourself. 

Each of us is unique, possessing very personal views on almost every aspect of what  affects our life. Preplanning provides the opportunity for research, discussion, and informed decision

Some of the reasons to consider researching what is involved with Preplanning Final Arrangements. 

Empty nesters contemplating their eventual needs. Considerations given to estate planning, downsizing, updating Wills, reorganization of priorities.

Health issues or just plain old age have dictated an eventual or even imminent change of address either to a Retirement Residence or to a Long Term Care residence. 

The reality of death is a topic which should occupy some conscious consideration by everyone. 

Decisions made when we are emotionally distraught and vulnerable are rarely the best decisions we have ever made. 

Time has brought people to us who have spoken of decisions that were made when someone they loved died and these individuals express how after the fact they live with  a burden of guilt, resentment, anger, and remain distressed even decades later over the uninformed decisions made…ones that can never be changed. 


Experience provides us with the knowledge that the person with a Preplanned Arrangement has made a decision to inform their loved ones of their wishes so that they can ensure that their wishes are known and therefore family is able to carry out the plan.  These expressed plans have the potential of providing One’s family and friends with a lasting positive in the midst of heartbreak.


Preplan or Prepay

There is absolutely no obligation to prepay when Preplanning.  Many individuals wish to prepay when Preplanning their arrangements stating that is provides them with the knowledge that the financial aspects have been discussed and attended to and therefore will not become the responsibility of others in an already emotionally stressful time.  Whichever plan works for you, we can accommodate.

If you would like to begin the conversation and discover what your options are, we would be pleased to make an appointment to meet with you.  Please telephone to schedule your appointment:

Paul Wareing

Wareing Cremation Services,

225 Norwich Avenue, Woodstock, Ontario.

Telephone: 519-290-5575

Barbara Wareing

Wareing Cremation Services,

161 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario

Telephone: 519-409-5575

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