3 Reasons to Purchase a Monument Before You Need One

April 20, 2020

Most people who buy a monument do so to mark the grave of a loved one who has passed away. But there’s a case to be made for buying your own monument ahead of time.

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If you’re going to preplan final services with a funeral home near Saskatoon, SK, you should consider getting a monument as well. Most people who find themselves buying a monument do so for a loved one who has died, but you can also get one for yourself ahead of time. This is especially the case if you have a preference for the sort of monument you want or if you want to spare your family the cost of buying one after you pass away. 


Read on for a look at 3 reasons why it’s a good idea to buy a monument before you actually need one. 


1. Personalize 


One reason you should consider buying a monument ahead of time is that doing so will give you the ability to get exactly what you want. You can personalize or customize the design to your heart's desire. Are you a person of faith? You can personalize the monument with one of your favourite religious texts or with some words of wisdom. You’ll also get to choose exactly what you want to communicate to family, friends, and anyone else whoever sees the monument at your burial site. While you could leave the task of choosing a monument to your family, why not do it yourself? No one will do better than you will at choosing your monument. 


2. Save Money 


When you buy your monument now, you’ll be paying in today’s dollars. Prices for just about everything go up over time due to factors that include, but are not limited to, inflation. So when you pay today for something that you might not use for many years or decades, you will ultimately come out ahead as far as money is concerned. 


3. Makes a Great Talking Point 


Are you having trouble discussing your preplanning arrangements with family? Death is not something that most people relish discussing, but it’s an important talk to have with those closest to you. You can use your decision to buy a monument as a way to bring up the subject of preplanning. Maybe you can ask family for recommendations on text to include on the monument. You might also want to get their feedback on the design, material, and other things. Ultimately, they will see that planning ahead is important and makes sense. 


Do you want to find out more about getting your own monument? Your best bet is to reach out to a funeral home near Saskatoon, SK for the assistance you require. At Martens Warman Funeral Home, LTD., we’ve been helping families to play funerals, cremations, and celebrations of life for 30 years. We’ll be pleased to answer your questions about buying a monument either for yourself or for a relative. You can count on our track record of providing professional and compassionate care to our customers. Call us at (306) 934-4888 or visit us at 402 Central St W Warman, SK S0K 4S0 Canada to talk to our funeral director. You can also check out our website at https://www.martenswarman.ca/ to learn more about our company and what offer. 


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