We plan for different milestones in our lives – weddings, careers and even retirement. Planning for our final goodbye makes just as much sense.
However, it can be hard to know where to start – particularly with legal and financial institutions regularly adapting to suit our ever-changing world.
Having the right information can assist in leaving loved ones with a well-planned process following death.
To help educate the community, Tuckers Funeral and Bereavement Service and Succession Legal are hosting a free information session for Geelong’s Seniors Month.
Presenters will discuss a range of topics relating to legal matters and funeral care, including changes to Powers of Attorney and the introduction of Pay By Instalments pre-paid funeral plans.
“Every day we see how important these conversations are for families” says Alyson Burchell from Tuckers.
“Talking about funerals really helps people to make informed choices.”
When considering funeral care, previous generations had fewer choices to make. They would rely on family traditions, both cultural and religious, to guide the process.
Today there are many ways to express the loss of a loved one and these choices can make people question personal requests and preferences for their funeral.
“There is an option to suit everyone, we understand every funeral plan is unique to each person’s personality and offer a range of services tailored to suit individual needs,” Alyson says.
Alyson, Sue Marshman (Tuckers Funerals) and Amy Fisher (Succession Legal) are hosting a free information session about funeral planning and legal matters on 22 October, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Tuckers Chapel in Grovedale.
Visit www.tuckers.com.au or phone 5221 4788 for more details.
