Plan for the final farewell

IT isn’t something we all like to think about, but when it comes to funerals, it can pay to be prepared and organised.
To help people within the local community learn about the sometimes complex process of a funeral and death, The Salvation Army has teamed up with Drysdale Funerals to present a one-day workshop on estate planning.
Salvation Army Noosa Officer spokesperson Lieutenant David Sutcliffe said the estate planning morning will benefit by giving those who attend the knowledge they need for their later years.
“On a day-to-day level, we don’t think about things like funerals, will and who may have the power of attorney of our estate, days like these are invaluable to most without even knowing it,” he said.
Drysdale Funerals location manager Christine Sterlson said a farewell was too important to leave to chance and there was much more to estate planning then a will.
“When we think of estate planning, we tend to think it is only about wills, powers of attorney and the like, but taking care of the costs of our own funeral, and leaving clear instructions about how we want to be remembered is a gift we give to those we leave behind,” she said.
Mr Sterlson said a pre-paid funeral can offer further comfort in what is often a traumatic time for a family.
“When a pre-paid funeral is in place, a caring and experienced funeral director will be at your family’s side after a single phone call.”
The estate planning function is being hosted at Drysdale Funerals, Noosa-Cooroy Road, Tewantin, on 23 July, from 10am to noon.
The event is open to the general public, and particularly those who are interested in planning for their later years.
Appointments for the event can be made by phoning Pat on 07 3222 6600.