We’ve all been there. Driving on a crowded, unfamiliar highway with cars zipping by and you have to make a crucial decision about which direction to take. Everyone in the car is talking over each other, telling you to go this way or that. You can feel your anxiety building as you get closer to the decision point.

Which is the right choice? Pick the wrong one and you could end up getting hopelessly lost. Even if you make the right choice, the entire experience of having to make a crucial decision in a rushed, chaotic way can leave you upset, angry and flustered.

Helping families avoid having to make important decisions in a rushed, chaotic way is the reason that the Buch Family of Funeral Homes recommends making arrangements in advance.

“People make the mistake of thinking that their family knows what they want for their funeral services. But more often than not the family doesn’t know,” explained funeral director Kati Fetter. “Many times, when I am meeting with families about funeral services, they are asking each other if anyone knew what type of service the person wanted. Not knowing makes it much more difficult.” 

There’s a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options and make sure that you’re covering all of the necessary details.

“When people meet me and plan in advance, it allows them to make important decisions when they're not upset or emotional,” said Adam Kraut, Prearrangement Specialist. “It makes things so much easier, spending a few minutes to get everything in writing, so no one has to guess about what you wanted. I explain all their options and make sure all of their questions are answered.”

The entire discussion typically takes an hour or less. It's a free appointment. There is never any cost to talk with us or get answers to your questions. We can meet with you wherever you like – in your home, at the funeral home, by phone or via video conference.

“It’s been my experience that families that make arrangements in advance spend less money. And after they’ve made arrangements most people say ‘that wasn’t so bad, I don't know why I put it off for so long,’ said Kraut.