While it isn’t fun preparing for your transition at the end of your life, it is important to know which services are required and how much you need to ensure they are covered so they don’t become a burden on your loved ones. 

Body Transport and Preparation

The first services that have to happen is to have your remains transported to the funeral home of your choice and have your body prepared. Once you get to the funeral home, how you plan to have your body prepared can change in price since you can choose between cremation and traditional burial. 

Traditional Preparation

If you do decide to move forward with traditional burials in a graveyard (in-ground) or in a mausoleum (above ground). You’ll need to prepare for the body’s embalming, a casket, and other expenses associated with this preparation.

Memorial Service

No matter how you choose to prepare your remains, you may still desire a memorial service. This can be at the funeral home in their sanctuary, your church, or a personal residence. Some prefer having a second service at the graveside, which is also an additional expense, with the remains having to be transported again, and the burial to be complete once the service is over. 

Custom Services

Some additional costs can come up with a memorial service, such as hiring musicians, paying a speaker for final remarks, and any other custom services you may want for your family to remember you by. 

With a life insurance policy, you can make sure you have enough funds to cover all the final services that you want and give that list to the funeral home of your choice. These services should be the bare minimum coverage of your life insurance policy. If you are in or near the Commerce, GA area and need some assistance with life insurance, contact our agents at Commerce Insurance Agency today.