Simple, Stress-Free Funeral Pre-Planning

Pre-Plan Your Funeral Today—Protect Family Savings, Secure Peace of Mind

Funeral pre-planning is about more than arranging a service, it’s about protecting your loved ones from financial and emotional stress.

With our funeral planning services, you can set funds aside in a Funeral Expense Trust, a Medicaid-compliant and flexible alternative to pre-paid funeral plans or burial insurance. This approach safeguards family savings, preserves dignity in end-of-life planning, and ensures every detail is handled with care.

Why a Funeral Pre Planning?

Planning Without a Funeral Home

Why Choose an Estate Trust, Family Trust, or Beneficiary Trust?

Pre-Plan a Funeral Without a Funeral Home
You don’t need to be locked into a single funeral home or pre-paid plan. A funeral expense trust keeps funds safe, portable, and under your family’s control. It covers real costs like:

>Funeral and burial expenses

>Memorials, flowers, catering, transportation

>Custom arrangements that reflect your wishes

>This is the best funeral trust for seniors who want flexibility and peace of mind.

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$8000+

he average funeral now costs $8,000–$12,000 in the U.S., and prices continue to rise each year (National Funeral Directors Association).

62%

Nearly 62% of Americans have not made any funeral pre-arrangements, leaving loved ones to make difficult decisions under stress (Funeral and Memorial Information Council).

$9000

Families without pre-planning face an average of $9,000 in immediate out-of-pocket expenses, often forcing them to dip into savings or rely on credit (NFDA & AARP data).

60%

With over 60% of nursing home residents relying on Medicaid, using a Medicaid-compliant funeral trust is one of the few legal ways to protect assets from being spent down (KFF & Medicaid.gov).

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Protect Who Matters Most

Alternatives to Burial Insurance

Burial Insurance Isn’t the Only Option
Traditional burial insurance is often expensive and restrictive. Instead, families are choosing:

  • Funeral Expense Trusts – Faster payout, more control.

  • Final Expense Planning – Covers more than just burial.

  • Asset Protection Trusts – Protects wealth beyond funeral costs.

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