Why Plan Ahead?

Why Should I Plan Ahead?

Peace of mind starts with a plan.

At Carter Funeral Home, we’ve helped families pre-plan with care and confidence since 1941.

Make your wishes known and ease the burden for loved ones.

Reasons to pre plan

1. Reduces Emotional Stress on Loved Ones

Eases the burden during a time of grief.

Loved ones aren’t left making tough decisions under emotional pressure.

Prevents disagreements or uncertainty about your wishes.

2. Ensures Personal Wishes Are Honored

Allows you to choose the type of service (religious, secular, traditional, celebration of life, etc.).

You can specify details like music, readings, speakers, or burial vs. cremation.

Avoids confusion or assumptions by surviving family.

3. Financial Planning and Cost Control

Locks in current prices, avoiding future inflation.

Prevents overspending by family who may want to "do the best" but don’t know what you wanted.

Enables you to set a budget and arrange funding or insurance.

Call today for more information on how to move forward with pre arrangements. 912-368-3780

Carter Funeral Home serving Liberty, Long, Bryan and surrounding counties since 1941.

“A name you’ve known, a care you can trust."

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What steps are involved in planning a funeral?

The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.
What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?

You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parent's full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.
Do I have to pay in advance?

Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund their funeral as well. Doing so will relieve the financial burden from your family and offer peace of mind to you.
Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?

If you have plans at another funeral home and would like to move them here, we will help you do that. If you move from the area and would like to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will assist you with that as well.