Is it advisable to arrange for cremation and memorialization in advance?
Pre-arranging is always advisable when possible. Making arrangements ahead of time allows people to better evaluate the options. It is a tremendous relief to those surviving, when making important decisions at a time when they are emotionally burdened. It is especially helpful to pre-arrange for cremation because of Kentucky State law. State law requires either a pre-authorization form to be signed by oneself along with one signature by the next-of-kin at the time of death, or signatures from all living next-of-kin of the deceased if a pre-approval has not been given.
