{"id":87,"date":"2019-12-01T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:12:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T11:12:20","slug":"pre-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/pre-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575517908714{padding-bottom: 4% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pre-planning is an act of love<\/h2>\n<p>Unfinished business becomes larger than life. A funeral takes on a symbolic meaning \u2013 it becomes the last visible reality that we can experience of a loved one that has passed away. The funeral is therefore very important as an undignified funeral can do much harm to the bereavement process.<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to giving each family adequate time and attention in order to give them a personalised service at an affordable price. It is also at this moment when proper pre-planning makes a great difference to everyone involved with the funeral and winding up of the estate. Orderly files will guarantee that your family is not left with a monument of chaos at a very traumatic time in their lives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575566038937{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;background: #f8f8f8 url(https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/pre-planning-funeral-1.png?id=438) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}&#8221; wpex_bg_position=&#8221;top left&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full flex_column_div first avia-builder-el-0 el_before_av_one_third avia-builder-el-first \">\n<div class=\"av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered avia-builder-el-1 el_before_av_hr avia-builder-el-first \">\n<h2 class=\"av-special-heading-tag\">Why should you pre-plan your funeral?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;right-to-left&#8221;]We know from experience that funerals are for the living and a well-conducted funeral will comfort the bereaved families and help them work through their grief. By pre-planning your funeral you will spare your family the difficulty of certain decisions at one of the worst times in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>Through pre-planning you inform them of your wishes and yet still allow them the freedom to personalise the service by contributing their own ideas. The Grobbelaars Funeral Services\u2019s Life Book will walk you through inspirational ideas and the simple steps to planning an unforgettable memorial.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575451507865{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;left-to-right&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Pre-planning consultants<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;right-to-left&#8221;]Planning ahead for a funeral is a private matter and we offer you the advantage of contacting one of our experienced consultants to discuss your individual funeral needs. The arrangements can also be done in the privacy of your own home, if you prefer. All arrangements are custom-made to your request.<\/p>\n<p>For assistance in pre-planning, kindly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1575468583955{padding-top: 4% !important;padding-bottom: 4% !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/grobbelaars-1.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/grobbelaars-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/grobbelaars-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/grobbelaars-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/grobbelaars-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/grobbelaars-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.grobbelaars.com\/funeral-services\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/grobbelaars-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]To ensure the seamless organisation of affairs for your loved ones during a challenging and emotional period, it is crucial to provide comprehensive information about yourself, your passing, funeral preferences, and estate details.<\/p>\n<p>The Grobbelaars Legacy Planning Guide is a dedicated resource for collecting and updating this information over the years. 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