[FUSSY LADY]

Me too and everyone knows I bought and paid for my funeral here and up north when my body is shipped there. I think it is a good idea!

[joelfmi]

Originally Posted by jayerose

Good idea or not?

Bad Idea. Thing change all the time when someone dies that why waiting until this event happens then Plan

[irishwonone]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

My wife & I really don’t want to be cremated. We’re both more interested in being buried in our home state of Ohio but we live in Texas. I know it’s expensive to ship a body that far but does anybody have any idea if this makes sense or is there a cheap way to ship a body? What a creepy thought!

Great question. My father passed in1996. We were all living in Florida at that time. Dad made it clear that he wanted to be shipped to Pennsylvania and buried next to his wife via a coffin. This was both a written and verbal last request. My sister and I accompanied him on a plane to Pennsylvania. Because of short notice (plane reservations) there were no special rates. My father left plenty of money to cover all the expenses. I believe the flight cost us about $2,800. Even if dad wouldn’t have left us money we would certainly have exercised his final request. If you spent your entire working life in a particular area it makes sense. His pre planning included his obit, suit choice, tie and shirt color, and, insisting on a pine casket. He cautioned us that we would grieving state of mind when picking out a casket and would probably be pitched that you want the very best for your father. He was right on all counts. Note that his attention to details before his passing paved the way and made us realize just how much he cared for us to his last day. Good luck on your choices & live a long life.

[biker59]

Originally Posted by jayerose

Good idea or not?

My father prearranged and prepaid everything, left us a folder with instructions, and I visited the funeral home years ahead of time to introduce myself and confirm arrangements. Very easy when the time came. All paid, funds held in separate account, no change in price, they handled it all very well. Now, this was in PA, haven't dealt with FL companies yet for myself, but seeing how easily this went, prearrangement is the way I'd go. As for the forgone interest, price increases would more than make up for that, so it's a win in that respect as well.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

my wife wants her ashes spread on a PGA golf course, in every divot i make, gouge and bomb she said. . I can only do the first. We put my dad's overboard from a sailboat in the ocean, same with my uncle, my other uncle went into the veterans' national cemetery.

many options, just be sure people know what to do. . . .if it matters to you

[triflex]

I'm really shocked and dismayed, that once you leave this World, just how fast everyone wants to be rid of you!

I want everyone to sit me up at the kitchen table and let me ignore everything they are saying just one more time.

[flflowers]

Originally Posted by GOLFER54

My wife and I prepaid for cremation, you can pay monthly for years, instead of full amount. When the time comes all arrangements are made and the stress is minimized.

we did this for our mother....she passed six years later....prepaying froze the cost, which was about 1/2 cost of cremation and funeral plans at the actual time of death

[macawlaw]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

My wife & I really don’t want to be cremated. We’re both more interested in being buried in our home state of Ohio but we live in Texas. I know it’s expensive to ship a body that far but does anybody have any idea if this makes sense or is there a cheap way to ship a body? What a creepy thought!

I had the honor of arranging local services for a gentleman who is to buried at West Point. The funeral home took care of finding a funeral home near WP to ship the body to. The funeral home also took care of arranging the flight, etc. and coordinated with the funeral home there for pick-up. Unfortunately, Covid has delayed the final burial.

It is expensive, but doable. The individual who said to have a POD account is correct in how the funeral expenses can be more easily handled.

[flflowers]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

My wife & I really don’t want to be cremated. We’re both more interested in being buried in our home state of Ohio but we live in Texas. I know it’s expensive to ship a body that far but does anybody have any idea if this makes sense or is there a cheap way to ship a body? What a creepy thought!

When my mother in law passed about 10 years ago it was $6.00 per MILE to transport from "storage", as it was winter when she passed in MN. She was buried in WI, the cost may be out of reach for most just for that transport alone...

[Albec99]

My Mom & Dad prearranged their wishes, for me it was a blessing to know ahead of time how things would be handled. we both arranged for our cremation which is paid for & informed the kids of our wishes. we both have cards in our wallets/purse and we sent copies to my son contracts.

[juddfl]

I signed up for Neptune Society on November 22, 2004. I paid it off within a year. The cost of cremation has gone up a lot since then. If I had left it up to my family to do it when I'm deceased, it would have cost a lot more. I went with the plan that if I'm out of the country when I die, they will pick up the body and cremate it within 24 hours. I used to travel a lot since I retired. I carry a card with my health insurance so Neptune Society can be contacted by the family or coroner. Neptune's sister company is Dignity Memorial. You can call:
Diane Cassidy 352-643-6770 office or 732-991-7355 cell
She can answer all your questions.

[Villages Kahuna]

I have several friends who have arranged for prepaid cremation with services which have worldwide capabilities. It is extraordinarily expensive to have the deceased either cremated and shipped or returned home in a casket. The prepaid services arrange to pick up the deceased and ship the cremains back to a desired address here in the U.S.

We’re about to choose such a service ourselves. The logic for the choice seems to make sense, particularly if you travel or cruise frequently or plan to do so.

[OlifOlif]

A few years ago, I head that one of those companies that handle funerals and related used to host lavish presentations in The Villages auditorium space advertising their services. I never had a chance to attend any of those events.
Dose anyone know what company hosted these events and when will they will do this again?

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

My wife & I really don’t want to be cremated. We’re both more interested in being buried in our home state of Ohio but we live in Texas. I know it’s expensive to ship a body that far but does anybody have any idea if this makes sense or is there a cheap way to ship a body? What a creepy thought!

On the wing of the plane. 1/2 price.

[34gunner]

Originally Posted by jayerose

Good idea or not?

I paid for mine over 20 years ago. My sons have all the paperwork. I'm pleased they won't have to make arrangements when I'm gone.