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Home » Family » How Unpreparedness For Your Death Affects Your Family

Family · March 26, 2020

How Unpreparedness For Your Death Affects Your Family

The unfortunate reality of our world is that death is a guarantee at some point. While it may be hard to live a life free from this worry, it is important for your sanity to focus on the good, and not dwell on this fact of life too much. Knowing this, your family should still be prepared because unpreparedness in the event of a death to you can be a very serious situation, not only for their mental or emotional health but for another unseen reason.

How Unpreparedness For Your Death Affects Your Family

Being ready in the case of your death does not mean your family has to focus on this worrisome situation, it just means they are aware that life can be precious. Using these tips, you can understand what to think of, that you can do, in the event that you pass away, how everyone can be ready for the challenges to come.

Unforeseen Financial Expenses

Unfortunately, deaths can incur some pretty hefty costs. In the event of your death, your family may be looking at upwards of $10 000 for a funeral, if they choose that route. Knowing how much they can spend will greatly assist in navigating through this tough time and providing the proper service for you from your family. The stress of finances should not have to be a burden felt by your family after a loss, so it is good to have a budget set in mind or some kind of emergency fund to help cover the costs. If possible, before death occurs, older family members can look into services such as Burial Insurance to help lighten this load or handle it altogether for their family. It’s uncomfortable to think of for those still alive, but it’s important to look into it before it’s too late. It also may be in your interest to look into modern burial practices such as online obituaries, that provide modern services to your deceased loved one and their family.

Choosing Between a Burial or Urn

Not being prepared can affect your family financially, but aside from the money itself, what ways can this be a factor? Well, funeral services cost the most money, and much of it comes from purchasing a coffin for a burial. The other choice, which is less costly, and still very popular is through cremation and purchasing an urn to have your ashes as a token of remembrance. Now that urns are so popular, there are lots to consider when deciding on what kind you would want for yourself. Luckily, there are online services that help you pick the right style, price, and shipping speed to get the urn to you fast. Even in an unforeseen death, your family can get an urn sent to them fairly quickly, but it is always best to know where to look or what to purchase before anything happens.

How Unpreparedness For Your Death Affects Your Family

Effects on Emotional and Mental Health

The grieving process is a difficult time for anyone. The shock of losing someone is hard, whether the death was unexpected or not. At this time, they may be going through a difficult up and down of emotional and mental worries. This is natural, but the best thing to do is be prepared for when this pain hits because the long term effects on their mental health can be really devastating. The best way to do so is by having a dedicated counselor or therapist that can be trusted and talked to, in times of need. Likewise, reaching out to friends is a good way to find some solace during a tough time. Finding positive outlets for pain and sadness is important, and without them, people can fall into a depression that isolates them from loved ones when they need each other the most.

Wills and Inheritance

You should not be focused on who is to gain from the loss of a loved one, ever, but it is useful to be aware that this is a serious process that needs to be figured out before death occurs. The reading of the will is where your family will learn what is being left to whom. Finances, heirlooms, and documents are all the major things that people will receive from a will. This is determined by the deceased party. As they choose who will be the executor of your will or estate, which is the person who is deemed to be the person who will handle most of this matter. They also will require a lawyer as well to work out the details, and unpreparedness can lead to a mess or legal complications. Before death occurs, and even if you do not think death is likely soon for you or a loved one, it’s important to get a will in order and do research with the help of an expert on relevant laws, such as Michigan interstate success and/or the relevant laws to the state and/or country that you live in.

These are all major considerations that need to be made prior to someone’s death, and if they are not met, then the unpreparedness can cause issues within a family. Emotional rifts, financial concerns, and fighting over inheritance can get ugly, so families should be urged to always be ready to avoid adding more stress to such a difficult time as a death amongst them. To make it easier for your loved ones left behind, therefore, you should prepare what needs to be prepared such as the ones mentioned above.

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