| Jewish tradition calls upon us to bury the dead as soon as possible. Barring unusual circumstances, funerals occur within 48 to 72 hours after death. For bereaved family members, it is not the best time to be absorbed in decisions concerning where the funeral will be held, who will officiate, where burial will occur, the content of an obituary or, most importantly, the wishes of the deceased with respect to all of these questions. A great deal of time, money and emotional distress can be saved by planning ahead. Most importantly, the stressful question "Are we doing the right thing?" need not arise, if the wishes of the deceased are known. Answering that question at a time of emotional stress often leads to unnecessary spending. Planning ahead leads to true peace of mind.
One of the great advantages of pre-need planning is that it provides an opportunity to shop around and compare the services and prices of different funeral chapels. The funeral directors of PLAZA stand ready to assist you in pre-need planning and in making such comparisons. We believe that those who do so will quickly appreciate the advantages of dealing with a community-owned not-for-profit service rather than a corporate enterprise dedicated to maximizing shareholder value.
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