The best gift ever for your adult kids

October 14, 2022

Gifts that please, surprise, are useful, and don’t break the bank are hard to come by.

So, here’s one that no one will see coming. What if you could give the gift of being prepared? You can.

Now is the perfect time to call the funeral home and get on the schedule to speak to the preneed person/advance funeral planner. Just get all your questions answered. Get a plan written and on file at the funeral home. That way everyone knows who to call, what to do, and maybe even how it’s all going to be paid for. 

Does your family need this gift? Here’s a test. When you order a pizza does everyone want the same toppings? If your family takes a bit to decide or you always order half this and half that, a funeral plan will be a terrific gift. If your family is blended, then absolutely this is a perfect gift. If yours is a second marriage, for sure they’ll all appreciate this gift one day. If your kids are all equally successful, agree on everything, belong to the same church, they will still love this gift!

No one will expect your gift of a completed funeral plan. No one will need the receipt to return your gift. Your gift will not be too big, too small, too out of style, or re-gifted. It will absolutely be used someday. It will be appreciated.

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