Advance planning gives your family a clearer starting point. It can begin with a simple record of wishes, without choosing a package or making a payment.
Start with what matters
- Who should be involved in decisions?
- Are there religious, cultural or personal wishes to record?
- Who should know where your wishes are kept?
Understand any commitment
- A discussion, a recorded plan and a prepaid contract are different things.
- Before paying, ask about the contracting provider, the exact scope, exclusions, changes, cancellation and any refund conditions.
- Review the written terms with the people involved.
Questions worth asking
- What is included, and what might cost extra?
- Can the plan be changed if circumstances change?
- What does the family need to do when the time comes?