What are the arguments for and against putting funeral directions in a will?

What will be an ideal response?


The arguments are really simple. Some people want the directions in the will so that the family is made aware of the person’s wishes for funeral and burial. The argument against putting them in the will is predicated on the very real fact that while the client may be comforted to have the directions in the will, it is more likely that the client will be buried or cremated long before the family looks at the will.

It is more helpful to the family for the client to discuss funeral and burial plans while he is still alive. Clients can pre-plan or pre-pay for arrangements and take the entire burden of burials off the family members. Maintaining a source list of local funeral homes can be a project for students that can be used in practice upon graduation.

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