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RIDGE FUNERAL HOME
& CREMATION SERVICE
908 Albemarle Road
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336)626-2115 (800)423-2112
Email questions & comments to: ridge@ridgefuneralhome.com
The Advantages of Planning Ahead  A Sensible Way to Make Informed Decisions The death of someone you care for, together with wanting to make the right decisions -especially when you have a limited amount of time to attend to all the details- leaves many families feeling overwhelmed. Often, these decisions must be made when a family is grieving and is the least prepared. That's why it's so important to give serious thought to your personal wishes and to prearrange these services in advance. Many people have done everything they can to protect their family's future: invested wisely, opened savings accounts, and acquired insurance on their life and home, but they have not planned their funeral or cremation service, or made cemetery arrangements. By prearranging, you are in full control and it makes life much easier for those who will have to handle your affairs. It gives you the opportunity to become informed about your options and their associated costs when you have time to think things through. You can select and specify funeral or cremation services that truly have meaning to you and your family. Eases the Burden on Family and Friends Pre-arranging benefits your surviving family members the most. When a funeral or cremation service is not prearranged, someone - who may not be aware of your wishes - will have to make all of the decisions. Unfortunately, their decisions may be clouded by grief and other emotions. You can discuss your wishes with other family members. Prearranging can help to ensure that your wishes are respected. Involving those most affected by your death can bring peace of mind and relief to the individuals who will have to carry out your wishes. Prearranging relieves family members of the emotional burden and guesswork of trying to make decisions. More important, knowing your wishes and carrying them out can bring great comfort to surviving family members and friends. Personalized to Reflect Your Wishes What's important is that the funeral or cremation service is personalized to reflect your wishes and brings comfort to your family and friends. Like any event, such as a wedding, birthday, or anniversary, a funeral or cremation service gives your family and friends time to support one another, to share memories, and to celebrate your life. And today, no two ceremonies are alike. Photographs, favorite music, special readings, and the involvement of friends and family members are very much encouraged. Time to Decide When you pre-arrange your funeral or cremation service, time is on your side. Would you like a traditional funeral or memorial service or would you prefer a simple, less elaborate gathering? Do you want to be cremated or buried? Would you like the service in a funeral home, at a place of worship, or somewhere that is meaningful to you and your family? Will it be a private service or open to all? What type of casket/container would you prefer? Would you like an open or closed casket? Will there be visitation for family and friends or a private family viewing? How much would you like to pay for your services? What type of permanent memorial would you prefer? These are very personal decisions, which only you can make. Protection from Rising Costs due to Inflation It also can make financial sense to prearrange. When you prearrange your funeral or cremation service, you benefit from selecting at today's prices, free from inflationary pressures of the future. Once you have determined the costs, you can make an objective decision regarding affordability. You may decide to spend less or more, but the decision remains yours. You are in control of your financial commitment while eliminating the future financial burden placed on your surviving family members. Prearranging with Dignity Memorial Provides National Transferability When you prearrange through a Dignity Memorial provider, should you move, you can transfer your prearranged services anywhere in North America within the Dignity Memorial network. The Right Decision is Your Decision Pre-arranging your funeral or cremation service is a decision that only you can make. But it's a decision that will affect all of the people you love and who love you the most. Free Personal Planning Guide (for a couple or individual) The personal planning guide contains the following:
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