Online Funeral Planning Tools

At Locke Funeral Services, we understand that planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your loved ones. Our comprehensive Funeral Pre-Planning Checklist helps you make informed decisions, ensuring your final wishes are honored while easing emotional and financial stress for your family. Locke Funeral Services gives you the tools to start the pre-planning process online. Check out our online planning tools to start your funeral pre-planning experience. 

Funeral Pre-Planning Tools

Advantages of Pre-Planning a Funeral

 

Making the choice to pre-plan your funeral offers you and your loved ones a wide range of benefits, including: 

  • Eliminate Time Pressure: Decisions don’t have to be made in hours or days and can evolve as time goes on. 

  • Reduce Stress: Give your family clarity during a difficult time. 

  • Ensure Your Wishes Are Met: From service style to music, your preferences are respected. 

  • Financial Relief: Lock in today’s prices and avoid future inflation. 

  • Organized Legacy: Leave behind a clear plan that reflects your values. 

 What's Included in Your Funeral Pre-Planning Checklist

Service Preferences

  • Choose from options including traditional burial, cremation, or donation. 

  • Select a funeral home and director. 

  • Decide on location: funeral home, church, graveside, or other meaningful venue. 

Ceremony Details

  • Choose music, readings, poetry or sayings, and speakers. 

  • Think about pallbearers and officiants. 

  • Decide on floral arrangements or charitable donations. 

Place of Permanent Memorialization

  • Select a cemetery or cremation niche. 

  • Select a casket or urn, and outer receptacle. 

  • Decide on clothing and personal items for burial. 

 

Personal Legacy

  • Write or outline your obituary. 

  • Share your life story, values, and messages for loved ones. 

  • Ensure your life’s story is told the way you want 

Legal & Financing Planning

  • Think about a power of attorney and executor, or Designee. 

  • Provide access to important documents and accounts. 

  • Plan for utility cancellations and subscriptions. 

  • Think about your online footprint including Facebook, X, Instagram. 

Payment Options - Lock in Your Costs

The services and things a funeral home can help you with: 

  • Burial plot and cemetery fees. 

  • Transportation and specialized services. 

  • Memorial products and personalization.