Thinking about one's funeral leaves most people feeling a little uneasy, but more adults are finding that preparing for the inevitable is a wise decision. Those preplanning their own funerals say it offers great emotional and even financial security.

The benefits we see with advanced funeral planning are endless. The family left behind will have the peace of mind knowing the wishes of their loved one were followed through as requested. Funeral preplanning eases the burden of your loved ones at an already difficult time.

If you already have funeral pre-arrangements, we are glad you thought ahead to plan for your funeral expenses. It's a special way of showing those you love how much they mean to you.

And now, the Chicagoland Independent Funeral Directors can offer you another way to get even more from your arrangements. You can be secure in the fact that any member funeral home you may select is dedicated to the highest level of public service to the people in your community.

You can bring your present funeral trust or burial insurance policy to any CIFD member. We accept all types of funeral trust and burial insurance policies. Most folks made arrangements when the funeral home was locally owned and are now just finding out the funeral home was sold to a large funeral service corporation.

Just bring in your arrangement, either now or at the time of need, and you will receive the kind of personal and caring attention found only at member firms. People who will take the time to listen and make sure all the details are followed to completion.

All funeral directors listed in this web site are well versed in the topic of pre-planning. They can explain your options and the payment plans that are available to you. They can also tell you about trust and insurance options to protect your pre-planned choices from inflation and cost increases.

We encourage you to contact your local CIFD funeral home and speak to a professional about the benefits of pre-planning your funeral or the funeral of a loved one. To help you, we have included an Online Preplanning form to aid those who want to preplan their funerals online.

Members will be happy to review the contracts and assist you with making changes. This is just one of the many services offered. Please contact your local CIFD member for more information.