About Preplanning and Prepaid Funerals

In North America, there is a great denial of our own mortality. Considering how many of us try to live our lives focusing more on doing things that are healthy and living life to the fullest, it is natural for us not to want to think about death. However, it is a subject none of us can avoid. Whether it is the death of a spouse, grandparent, another family member, relative, or close friend, the final separation from a loved one is something we must all face eventually.

As a result of our reluctance to think about, much less talk about death, many of us will be ill-prepared when the inevitable occurs. The best way to help alleviate the stress and anxiety brought on by the death of a loved one is to preplan. Though more and more people are choosing to preplan their funeral or those of other family members who may be terminally ill or incapacitated, many more are not. 

What goes into preplanning, and why do people choose to do it? What is prefunding, and is it necessary?  

This course will examine the concept of preplanning and prefunding funerals, a growing trend across North America.

Course Curriculum

  • 1
    Let's get started!
  • 2
    CHAPTER 1: What is Pre-planning?
  • 3
    CHAPTER 2: Reasons for Choosing Pre-planning
  • 4
    CHAPTER 3: Pre-funding
  • 5
    RESOURCES
  • 6
    FINAL ASSESSMENT
  • Before we begin...
  • Introduction What is Pre-planning? What is Pre-planning? Cont'd Pre-planning Process Pre-planning Meeting Responsible Party and Power of Attorney Test Your Learning Family History Type of Funeral and Final Resting Place Memorialization Test Your Learning Pre-planning Processes Impact on Funeral Profession Test Your Learning Chapter Completion
  • Introduction Test Your Learning Reasons People Pre-plan Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Test Your Learning Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd FREE PREVIEW Reasons People Pre-plan Cont'd Test Your Learning Chapter Completion
  • Introduction What is Pre-funding? Guaranteed Pricing Contract Test Your Learning Non-Guaranteed Pricing Contract Test Your Learning Reasons to Pre-pay Reasons to Pre-pay Cont'd Reasons to Pre-pay Cont'd Reasons to Pre-pay Cont'd Reasons to Pre-pay Cont'd Reasons to Pre-pay Cont'd Reasons to Pre-pay Cont'd Reasons to Pre-pay Cont'd "I Just Paid For My Own Funeral. And I've Never Felt More Like A Man" Test Your Learning Concerns with Pre-paying and Pre-planning Concerns with Pre-paying and Pre-planning Cont'd Concerns with Pre-paying and Pre-planning Cont'd Chapter Completion
  • Resource Library
  • Instructions Exam

Course Features

  • Self-Paced Learning

    Learn at your own pace, proceeding from one topic to the next at a speed that works for you. Your course progress will be saved for when you return.

  • Online Convenience

    A fully online experience. With no required textbook and an online resource library, you can complete this course while on the go.

  • Professional Development

    Supplement your career with continuous learning, whether you're new to the funeral profession or a seasoned professional.

Pricing Options

All prices include HST

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