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Death Arrangements 

Personal Finance · May 15, 2023

Death arrangements are an important part of financial planning that often gets overlooked. These arrangements can include funeral expenses, estate planning, and life insurance. By making these arrangements in advance, you can ensure that your loved ones are not burdened with unexpected costs and that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. 

Look into a pre-paid funeral plan 

One option for covering funeral expenses is to purchase a pre-paid funeral plan. These plans allow you to pay for your funeral in advance, locking in today’s prices and sparing your loved ones from having to make difficult decisions during a time of grief. 

Estate planning 

Estate planning is also an important consideration when making death arrangements. This involves creating a will, establishing trusts, and designating beneficiaries for your assets. By taking these steps, you can ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones are provided for after your passing. 

Life insurance 

Finally, life insurance is another important component of death arrangements. Life insurance policies can provide financial support for your loved ones once you have passed, helping to cover expenses such as mortgage payments, debt, childcare costs, and other living expenses. 

By taking the time to make death arrangements, you can provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. It is never too early to start planning for the future, so take the first step today and start making your own arrangements. 

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Angelica Johnson
Angelica Johnson
Professional Bookkeeper at Open Roads Bookkeeping
Angelica Johnson is a professional bookkeeper and owner of Open Roads Bookkeeping. She greatly enjoys helping businesses meet their full potential. Angelica has always loved numbers and spent several years as a middle and high school math teacher. She can use her love of numbers and accounting to clean and organize your books removing the stress from finances and taxes, so you can have more family time.
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