Pre-planning

We would like for you to take advantage of our NO INTEREST FINANCING at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.

You can use this to your advantage by purchasing property for you or your family members and you can even pre-purchase your Interment here at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.

When it comes to pre-planning, this is one of the best investments you can make in your future.

By pre-planning you can save your family time and money in a very stressful situation. It also allows you to control all of your choices and expenses.

So, when you decide to pre-plan at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum, a trustworthy memorial advisor will be happy to set down with you and answer all of your questions.

Please call today to take advantage of our NO INTEREST FINANCING at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum and receive a free information packet on pre-planning at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.

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Questions to Consider

Why should I pre-plan a memorialization?
You probably have already taken steps to prepare for a death in the family by making out a will and taking out a life insurance policy. Pre-planning your memorialization is simply the next step to completing your plans. By pre-planning, you are making the wise decision to ensure that all of the emotional and financial details are in order for your burial. You relieve your family of a difficult decision in their time of grief and save a substantial amount of money by taking advantage of today’s prices.

What does pre-planning involve?
Pre-planning allows you to arrange and pay for burial needs in advance, providing you with the opportunity to make the choices that are right for you. You make the important decision regarding traditional burial, aboveground entombment and cremation. You choose the location, the required containment, memorialization statement, any additional memorabilia and type of burial service. And, you can control the cost, spending as much or as little as you deem necessary.

Will pre-planning really make it easier on my family?
Definitely! Your family will not be faced with the uncertainty of whether or not they are carrying out your wishes. Pre-planning also helps avoid “emotional overspending”, and expensive situation many families face when they need to make immediate decisions at a highly stressful time.

How will pre-planning save me money?
When you pre-plan at today’s prices, you protect your family from future increases, conserving their financial resources. You pay today’s costs instead of prices that will be in effect ten, twenty or even fifty years from now. Pre-planning discounts are often available with easy financing.

What happens to my money once I’ve pre-paid? How do I know it will still be there when I need it?
To ensure your investment on your grave, crypt or niche, a portion of the money is placed in an endowment fund that pays for the perpetual maintenance of the cemetery. Your memorial service investment is placed in an escrow account to be accessed at the time of need.

Why is it important to have a memorial in a cemetery?
A memorial serves as a tribute, honoring past generations, acknowledging history and remembering one’s life and passing. We believe that it is vital to provide a permanent tribute so that future generations may remember our ancestors who have passed on and reflect upon our history.

I’m planning on cremation. Do I still need a burial plan?
Cremation is a popular choice for its simplicity, dignity and affordability. Yet there are still many decision regarding your memorialization. Cremated remains may be placed in a traditional burial plot or above ground in a mausoleum niche.

Isn’t a memorial something my family is supposed to take care of? Should it really be up to me to decide?
A memorial is a personal reflection of one’s life. Pre-planning gives you and your family the time to think about and discuss the memorialization that will be most meaningful.