If you have not already made your funeral arrangements, you might want to sign on to eBay and place a bid for the crypt directly above Marilyn Moore’s crypt. According to an article on MSN.com, the winning bid of $4.6 million for this crypt was cancelled, meaning that this is back on the auction block.
While you mighted not be interested in bidding on this space for your eternal rest, it does remind us that part of our planning should include funeral arrangements. Consider prepayment of your funeral expenses. This will not only alleviate the financial burden for your family, but it will also allow you to give instructions for your funeral.
Do you want to be buried or cremated? Do you want a formal service? Do you want a reception/party afterwards? Do you have certain songs that you wanted played during the service or reception? By giving your family some concrete ideas of your wishes for your funeral, you will be helping them at a very challenging time in their lives.
One word of advice – do not write these wishes in your Will. Your Will is probably not going to be reviewed until after your funeral. Plus, your wishes are likely to change over time, and the proper way to change your Will is to formally amend it by Codicil. I suggest that you write out your wishes and keep them with your other important documents. If you are comfortable, you might also consider giving this writing to your family. After all, if they cannot find your wishes, they are worth a whole lot!
