Why Work with Us vs a Funeral Home?
Choosing to preplan with an independent, family-run team means working with people who represent you — not a funeral home or corporation. Our only priority is protecting your interests. We act as your personal advocate, offering unbiased guidance, transparent education, and smart planning designed around your wishes, values, morals and budget.
Since we’re completely independent,
you’re always in control. You can choose any funeral home or provider, and we’ll help you compare options so you get the best service and value — often saving thousands in the process.
We make planning easy and comfortable by meeting wherever works best for you — in the comfort of your own home, at your favorite coffee shop, virtually, or in our warm, welcoming office. Every step is relaxed, pressure-free, and guided by people who truly care.
With Elise’s professional expertise as a licensed funeral director and our team’s dedication to clarity, compassion, and organization, we handle the details so you don’t have to. Your personalized plan is presented in a beautiful, professional file — a complete record of your wishes that you’ll keep for your peace of mind. We also provide files for your chosen funeral provider, family members, attorney, or financial planner, ensuring your arrangements are honored exactly as you intend.
Let us be your
trusted funeral advocate and partner, helping you plan with confidence, comfort, and care — every step of the way.
Why Preplan?
Preplanning a funeral allows individuals to make important decisions in advance, ensuring their wishes are known and easing the emotional and financial burden on loved ones during a difficult time. By planning ahead, you can choose the type of service you prefer, select burial or cremation, and even take care of payment options, all in a thoughtful and stress free environment.
Preplanning provides peace of mind, knowing everything is arranged according to your values, beliefs, and budget. It is a meaningful way to take care of your family and leave behind a legacy of care and consideration.
What Is Funeral Preplanning?
Funeral preplanning means making important decisions now about how you’d like your final arrangements to be handled later. It’s a thoughtful way to ensure your wishes are known, your loved ones are protected, and everything is taken care of in advance.
Preplanning typically includes:
- Choosing burial or cremation
- Selecting a funeral home or service location
- Outlining your wishes for the ceremony
- Pre-funding your arrangements, if you choose
- Documenting vital information for your obituary and legal paperwork
Pre-funding your arrangements can offer powerful benefits. It allows you to:
- Set funds aside in advance, helping reduce future financial stress for your family
- Plan within today’s budget, even as costs may change over time
- Keep your funds securely held in a policy or trust, which remains yours and can be transferred if you move or change plans
- Provide your family with clarity and peace of mind, knowing your wishes and finances are already organized
- Enjoy peace of mind, knowing everything is not only planned but paid for according to your wishes and budget
By planning — and, if you wish, pre-funding — in advance, you’re giving your loved ones a lasting gift of clarity, comfort, and financial protection.
Benefits of Preplanning
Ease the Burden on Your Family
In a time of grief, families often feel overwhelmed by decisions and unsure of what their loved one would have wanted. Preplanning removes that guesswork and gives them a clear path forward.
Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored
Whether you prefer a simple service or something more personalized, preplanning gives you the opportunity to make your voice heard - and ensure things are done your way.
Avoid Emotional Overspending
When families plan under stress, it's easy to make quick decisions that cost more than necessary. Preplanning allows you to explore options thoughtfully and lock in choices that fit your budget.
Protect Your Finances
Preplanning allows you to pre-fund your arrangements at today's prices, helping protect you and your family from rising costs. Funds are placed safely in a policy or trust, and are portable if you move or change plans.
Peace of Mind. Clarity. Control.
Preplanning your funeral is one of the most thoughtful and meaningful gifts you can give your loved ones. While it's not always easy to talk about, it can provide profound peace of mind - both for you and for those you love.
Get Organized
We help you create a detailed file with your wishes, personal history, obituary information, and all the paperwork your loved ones will need - and we make sure your funeral home and attorney have copies, too.
Let's Make This Easy!
We're here to walk you through it all with kindness and clarity. You'll never feel rushed - just supported, informed, and empowered to make the best decisions for you and your family. Ready to get started or have questions?
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1290 Hosford Street
Hudson, WI 54016
