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Old 01-22-2022, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
In my opinion, it is not a good idea. I would never pay for a cremation or burial in advance. Specify how you want your funeral to be handled in your will, and provide money in your estate to cover the cost. How do you even know that your survivors will be able to find the cremation contract when you die? If it was a good idea, they wouldn't be offering free meals to give you a sales pitch.
This is a weak reason for not doing! Put the documents with your trust - talk in detail with your executor- doing this elevates the stress you put on your children to make decisions during a time of loss because of your passing!!