Plan Ahead

Plan Ahead with Clarity and Control


Make your wishes known and handle arrangements on your terms—privately, from the comfort of your home.

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Hi, I’m Mara J.


Your funeral director at Still Waters.

Planning ahead doesn’t have to be complicated or uncomfortable. My role is to guide you through each step clearly, answer your questions, and make sure everything is handled properly from start to finish.


As a licensed funeral director and life insurance agent, I can also help you understand and arrange pre-need planning options in a simple, straightforward way.


Whether you’re planning for yourself or a loved one, we keep the process private, organized, and fully supported so you can move forward with confidence.


If you’re ready to start planning, you can begin the e-form now or reach out with any questions.

Online Preplanning E-Form

Benefits of Preplanning

PEACE OF MIND

Our staff guarantees we will carry out the arrangements you want, just as you directed. Once the plans have been arranged, you and your family can rest easy knowing at the time of death, those uncomfortable decisions have been made. In a time when a family should be able to easily grieve, preplanning allows for that to happen.

MAKE YOUR WISHES KNOWN

The death of a loved one often brings about unwarranted stress and turmoil among families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you help prevent those disagreements by letting your family know what your wishes are and how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.

Flexible Funding Options

When you preplan your funeral arrangements, there are more options when it comes to funding the funeral. A preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy or other payment options can all be arranged before the time of death. At the time of death, services must be paid in full, so having options ahead of time can also reduce other stress related to losing someone.

Relieve The Burden From Loved Ones

Following the death of a loved one, there are more than 150 decisions that have to be made within the first day or two following the death. Those stressful decisions on top of the stress of grieving a loss can be eliminated by arranging your final wishes ahead of time. If those decisions are made, your loved ones aren’t left wondering what you would have wanted and how they should proceed with funeral plans. With those decisions out of the way, your loved one can begin the healing process sooner.

Pre-planning FAQ

  • What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?

    Planning ahead is a simple, guided process. You’ll provide basic information, share your preferences, and we’ll review everything with you to make sure it’s clear and complete. Nothing is finalized without your approval.

  • What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?

    You only need basic information to get started, such as your name, contact details, and general preferences. You can provide as much or as little as you’re comfortable with—we’ll help fill in the rest when you’re ready.

  • Do I have to pay in advance?

    Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund their funeral as well. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offers peace of mind to you.

  • Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?

    Yes. Prearrangements can be updated or transferred if your situation changes. We’ll guide you through that process if needed.