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Do you know the burial wishes of those closest to you? Do they know yours? As we get older, we often start thinking about how our death will affect those around us, especially our loved ones. Losing someone close to you is always traumatic, but we can help our loved ones during that difficult time by being prepared and pre-planning as much as possible. This relieves them of the stress of last-minute scrambling or trying to guess how you would like your life memorialized. Smet Monuments is proud to offer truly custom memorials for both traditional burials as well as cremation memorials designed to securely and permanently hold urns, benches and more.
Preplanning puts you in charge. It guarantees, before you die, that you will have the memorial that you want. Think of it in the same manner as you did when you planned your wedding, your vacations, your career, or life goals. The design & purchase of your memorial is a major life event for both you and your loved ones. This is something that many people only purchase once, and, if done properly, it can be one of the most mean-
ingful gestures you make for those left behind. What better way to give the gift of love and to give you peace of mind at the same time. Smet Monuments has over 75 years of experience in the memorial field, and we are happy to assist and guide families through the process of pre-planning and pre-purchasing their memorials.
Pre-purchasing saves your loved ones from being forced into making fast decisions about your memorial, and without adding an extra cost burden onto your family. After a loss, your family will be under stress and in a state of shock, not ready to make important and expensive decisions. They may not even be fully aware of what is being discussed while making your funeral and cemetery arrangements. Pre-purchasing allows you to pay todays price, and by doing this you are avoiding inflation for the years to come. You can select what you are financially comfortable with at today’s budget, and ensure you a remembered the way you wish to be. Allow the Pre-planning experts at Smet Monuments guide you through this process by reaching out today!
You may also want to consider having your monument or memorial installed while you are still able to enjoy it. It can stand as a tribute to you and your family – your
ancestors, your descendants, and your loved ones.
