How much direction should we provide ahead of time to loved ones regarding our wishes for funeral arrangements?
Giving direction with or without much detail is a gift to a family who has lost a loved one. Therefore, you should be willing to provide information about the things you feel strongly about. For example, information such as full body burial in a specific cemetery location; cremation; whether the service is open- or closed-casket; obituary and photos; and specific scripture passages, poetry, etc. are all items that might be important to you to provide to your family in preparation for your funeral arrangements, if possible.
