Planning Ahead Eases the Burden for Your Loved Ones

Losing someone you love is never easy—and making funeral decisions during that time can be overwhelming. By taking the time to pre-plan your funeral arrangements, you give your family the priceless gift of clarity, direction, and peace of mind.

At Loudon Funeral Home, we’re here to help you through each step with compassion and professionalism. Use this checklist to begin outlining your final wishes.

Choose the Type of Service You Want

Pre-planning allows you to make thoughtful decisions about how you want to be remembered. Consider the following:

• Choose which funeral home and funeral director you want to handle your services
  
• Decide on a service type: traditional burial, cremation, donation, or memorial-only
• Select your final resting place if burial is chosen (cemetery or mausoleum)
  
• Meet with a funeral director to explore casket and urn options
  
• Choose your burial attire or note any clothing preferences
  
• Decide on a service location (funeral home, church, family property, graveside, etc.)
• Indicate your preferences for flowers, or request charitable donations in lieu of flowers
  
• Designate pallbearers, officiant, and others you'd like to participate in the service
  
• List your favorite songs, hymns, or music selections
  
• Write your obituary or leave notes on what should be included

Choose Who You Want to be in Charge

Your family and friends want to take part in the process of fulfilling your final wishes, they only need instructions on what they need to do.

• Make sure someone, preferably your executor, has a copy of the will.
• Give a family member or chosen friend a list of important account information that will need to be contacted and handled following your death. Also make sure someone knows your final wishes for your desired service.
• Designate someone to be your power of attorney.
• Have someone prepared to cancel basic utility services and subscriptions.

Choose To Pay In Advance

Planning ahead not only saves your loved ones emotional stress—it can also relieve them of the financial burden during an already difficult time.

You may choose to pre-pay for:

• Cemetery space and opening/closing fees
  
• Casket, urn, and other merchandise
  
• Funeral service costs, including transportation, flowers, and staff services
  
• Specialized items like memorial folders, tribute videos, and keepsakes

Ask Us About Flexible Payment Plans

At Loudon Funeral Home, we offer affordable funeral payment plans that allow you to pre-fund your arrangements over time. This gives you financial flexibility and locks in today’s pricing, protecting against future cost increases.

Are Pre-Need Plans Transferable?

Yes! If you move out of state or decide to change providers, pre-need funeral plans are transferable. You are not locked in. We can help facilitate the transfer of your pre-arranged plan to or from another funeral home so your final wishes are honored—wherever you are.

Start Pre-Planning with Loudon Funeral Home

We’re here to make funeral pre-planning in Loudon, TN simple, stress-free, and tailored to your needs. You can begin by filling out our online pre-planning form, or schedule a no-obligation appointment to speak with one of our caring staff members.

📞 Call us at 865-458-6441 or contact us to learn more.