Planning Ahead

Getting Started is Easy

Taking the time to make arrangements in advance is important for you and your loved ones. Doing so allows you to make logical, thoughtful arrangements your family will appreciate, as well as allowing you time to tend to every detail.


We’ve created this easy to use form that lets you start the process by gathering basic information. Once we receive this information, our funeral home will contact you (if desired) to finalize your arrangements, or you can just ask us to keep this information on file.

Secure Online Preplanning Form

SECURE PREPLANNING FORM

Benefits of Preplanning

Make your Wishes Known

The death of a loved one often brings about unwarranted stress and turmoil among families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you help prevent those disagreements by letting your family know what your wishes are and how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.

Peace of Mind

Our staff guarantees we will carry out the arrangements you want, just as you directed. Once the plans have been arranged, you and your family can rest easy knowing at the time of death, those uncomfortable decisions have been made. In a time when a family should be able to easily grieve, preplanning allows for that to happen.

Flexible Funding Options

When you preplan your funeral arrangements, there are more options when it comes to funding the funeral. A preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy or other payment options can all be arranged before the time of death. At the time of death, services must be paid in full, so having options ahead of time can also reduce other stress related to losing someone.

Relieves The Burden From Loved Ones

Following the death of a loved one, there are more than 150 decisions that have to be made within the first day or two following the death. Those stressful decisions on top of the stress of grieving a loss can be eliminated by arranging your final wishes ahead of time. If those decisions are made, your loved ones aren’t left wondering what you would have wanted and how they should proceed with funeral plans. With those decisions out of the way, your loved one can begin the healing process sooner.

Common Questions about Preplanning

  • What Are the Steps to Prearranging a Funeral?

    Preplanning starts with something simple: putting your wishes down on paper. Whether you know you prefer traditional burial or  Worry Free CremationTM—or you’re still exploring options—that’s a great place to begin. You might also consider the kind of service that feels right to you, and if there’s a particular cemetery or special place that matters to your family.


    Once you’ve gathered your thoughts, our funeral directors are here to help you take the next step. We’ll walk you through the different service options, answer any questions about merchandise or personalization, and guide you through the available funding choices. At Corbett Funeral & Cremation, we’re here to make planning ahead feel comfortable, clear, and completely centered around your wishes.

  • What Information Do I Need to Prearrange a Funeral?

    When you're ready to begin planning ahead, we’ll help you gather a few key details. This includes basic information—like your date of birth, marital status, and your parents’ full names. From there, we’ll also talk through your preferences: would you like burial or cremation? Is there a specific type of service or place of rest that’s meaningful to you?


    You don’t need to have everything figured out. Our caring team is here to walk you through each step, answer your questions, and help make choices that reflect your values and wishes. At Corbett Funeral & Cremation, planning ahead is all about peace of mind—for you and your loved ones.

  • Do I Have to Pay in Advance?

    Not at all. Preplanning simply means making your wishes known in advance. That said, many families choose to take the next step and pre-fund their arrangements. Doing so can ease the financial burden on loved ones and offer an extra layer of peace of mind—knowing everything is taken care of ahead of time.


    If you’re curious about how pre-funding works or what your options are, we’re here to guide you through it, with no pressure and at your own pace.

  • Can I Transfer My Plans To or From Another Funeral Home?

    Yes—you absolutely can. If you’ve made arrangements with another funeral home and would like to transfer them to Corbett, we’re here to make that process easy and stress-free. And if life takes you out of the area and you need to move your plans elsewhere, we’ll help with that too.


    Your plans should always move with you. No matter the situation, our team is here to ensure everything transitions smoothly and respectfully.