Thinking about the death of a loved one or ourselves is a subject that few people like to consider. We have the opportunity to protect our families from the emotional and financial burdens that a death can have on them. By pre-planning we have the ability to put all of our wishes in writing as well as to pre-pay for them. Similar to the protection that life insurance provides for your family, planning a memorial in advance can provide peace of mind knowing everything is taken care of. Many individuals and families are making the decision to pre-arrange and pre-fund their memorials. Last year alone, more than one million people planned and paid for their services in advance.