The phrase references a specific set of services offered, combining pre-need financial arrangements with the memorializing of deceased individuals. It indicates the intersection of advanced planning for funeral expenses with the publication of death notices through a particular funeral service provider. For example, a family might arrange a deposit with a funeral home to cover future service costs, and subsequently, that funeral home would handle the creation and placement of the obituary.
Planning in advance for funeral arrangements provides several benefits, including relieving emotional and financial burden on surviving family members during a difficult time. Pre-need financial arrangements allow individuals to control the details of their service and protect against potential price increases. Obituary services serve to publicly announce a death, notify friends and family of service details, and act as a lasting historical record of a person’s life. Historically, funeral homes have played a key role in both memorialization and the financial logistics surrounding death.
