Funeral Wishes: Why It Helps to Make Them Known

For most people, talking about death,especially your own, is uncomfortable. But when it comes to funerals, even a few notes can bring enormous comfort and clarity to those left behind.

Why Funeral Wishes Matter

After a death, family members are often left asking:

• Would they have wanted burial or cremation?

• Did they want a religious service — or none at all?

• What kind of music, readings, or tone would feel right?

• Did they want something quiet, or something joyful?

  
  

Without guidance, families can struggle to agree, and that uncertainty can compound grief.

Where Should You Record Them?

It’s a common misconception that your Will is the best place for funeral instructions. In fact, your Will may not even be read until after the funeral is over.

Instead, you might consider:

• A Letter of Wishes kept with your Will

• A Funeral Wishes document stored in your estate planning folder

• Letting your executors and next of kin know where to find your wishes

It doesn’t have to be long or overly detailed — just enough to guide those making the arrangements.

A few words now can spare your loved ones hours of uncertainty later. Give them the gift of knowing what you would have wanted.

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