Pre-planning Funeral Services

ReVere Akiu and Pat Newalu from Hawaii Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Services help us understand a difficult issue that eventually impacts everyone. Revere and Pat encourage you to get your house in order by making plans now, so your ohana isn’t burdened during a time of loss. Intro 0:00 Personal Story 3:47 Tips Why Pre-plan Funeral Services? - 6:03 • Pre-planning helps your family avoid emotional turmoil at a time of loss. • Pre-planning helps your family avoid financial burden at a time of loss. • Making decisions ahead of time protects your family. • Pre-planning ensures your final wishes are followed. Options - 7:50 • Traditional burial or cremation. • Public or private services. • Decisions are based on personal preferences and family traditions. When to Begin - 9:30 • It’s best to start planning sooner rather than later. • Buying a funeral plan in advance protects against rising prices. • Buying a funeral plan in advance provides peace of mind. Services - 11:56 • Traditional Hawaiian ocean celebrations of life require cremation services. • Transport of deceased clients into Hawaii Memorial Park’s care is provided. • Preparation of deceased clients for services is provided. • Final disposition is conducted. Costs - 13:35 • Funeral costs can represent a significant financial burden on a family. • Pre-paying protects a family from unexpected costs. • Pre-paying protects a family from rising prices. • Payment plans are available. Assisting Relatives - 17:17 • Assisting elderly relatives with final wishes is difficult but important. • Sometimes children must pre-plan without parental assistance. Terms - 18:38 • Pre-planned funeral plans can be changed. • Pre-planned funeral plans vary in terms, conditions and prices. • Incidental funerary costs are usually minimal. The “Get Your House in Order” campaign is designed to engage, motivate and educate Hawaii’s ohana to do exactly what it says … help you get your house in order. To download the Ho'okele Guidebook: http://hawaiigetyourhouseinorder.com #GetYourHouseInOrder #HIFICU #HookeleGuide #lifeplanning #financialplan #lifeinsurance #estateplanning FOLLOW US: IG & FB @hawaiigetyourhouseinorder http://hawaiigetyourhouseinorder.com