Pre-planning a funeral is becoming a common practice.  More and more people recognize that planning a funeral in advance lessens the burden for those you love.   It allows you to make careful, considered choices at your own pace, and assures that all your wishes regarding funeral arrangements, services, and memorial observances will be carried out. Most importantly, it provides a personal peace of mind that everything is in order.  At this time, you can discuss your wishes whether it be a traditional burial service or a cremation service. You can also discuss your wish of desired music/musicians, special scripture readings, and any other special needs. 

Another reason to pre-plan is to ensure that your family will receive all of the benefits for which they are entitled. It is important that all of your personal records, including bank account numbers, investment information, insurance policy numbers and location of important papers be accessible to your family in the event of a death. All of this and your personal wishes for your funeral can be recorded in a Personal Arrangement Guide booklet that we provide free of charge. This ensures that the protection you worked and planned for, will be received by your beneficiaries when they need it most.

Although not required when making pre-arrangements, most people choose to set aside funds that will cover their future funeral and final expenses. When making pre-arrangements, we offer a variety of pre-payment programs which allow you to control cost and avoid emotional overspending.  At Carlson-Lillemoen, we offer the area's widest variety of payment plans and will tailor a plan that allows you to plan for tomorrow within your budget. One of our directors can meet with you at your home or at our funeral home to explain the various programs and answer any questions.

Once your pre-arrangements are made and on file, when the time of need arises, a call to our funeral home will enable us to proceed with what was planned. If you have already made arrangements with another funeral home, but would now prefer Carlson-Lillemoen, we have a transfer program that insures your initial decisions are kept intact at Carlson-Lillemoen. For further information about pre-planning, transfer of an existing plan, a free Personal Arrangement Guide, or for answers to your questions, simply give us a call at 763-689-2244, or send an email at jeff@carlsonlillemoen.com

Consider giving this important gift to your family. It is truly a comfort during a difficult time. Our professional staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have concerning pre-planning or pre-financing.  You may express your decisions in writing and the staff at Carlson-Lillemoen will take care of the rest.