Planning ahead

Why should I plan ahead?

Not everyone likes to plan ahead, but planning your funeral arrangements not only ensures that your final wishes are respected, but also relieves some of the stress and burden your loved ones will have in dealing with grief. the loss.


The staff at Cadieux Funeral Homes will be happy to assist you with your funeral arrangements by helping you make decisions in advance regarding your funeral service and guiding you to eliminate some of the unnecessary stress associated with the death of a loved one Dear.

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Take control of your goodbye

More and more people are coming to Cadieux Funeral Homes to plan ahead because they want to be in control of their final funeral arrangements. We understand. Whether you want an elaborate church service and traditional burial, or cremation with a contemporary memorial and reception to follow - planning ahead with us means you can make that choice.

Get peace of mind for your family

If you don't plan ahead, your loved ones will find themselves having to make dozens of decisions related to planning your funeral. You have the power to relieve your loved ones by planning ahead. And while prepaying is optional, if you choose to do so, you also ease any financial burden on your family.

Our team of experts is ready to help you.

We have several advanced planners on our team to help you prepare your pre-funeral arrangements. We invite you to call us at (819) 986-3834 to schedule an appointment with them, or you can begin the pre-planning process directly here on our website. You can also ask us for information about transferring your funeral trust account to us. We might even be able to save you money in the process.

Benefits of advance preparation

Planning ahead allows you to make your wishes known.

The death of a loved one often causes undue stress and turmoil within families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you help prevent these disagreements by letting your family know what your wishes are and how you want your funeral service to be conducted and your affairs handled.

Planning ahead provides peace of mind.

Our staff guarantees that we will make the arrangements you want, exactly as you indicated. Once plans are made, you and your family can rest easy knowing that, at the time of death, these uncomfortable decisions will have been made. At a time when a family should be able to grieve easily, advance preparation allows this to happen.

Planning ahead provides flexible financing options.

When you plan your funeral arrangements in advance, you have more options for financing the funeral. A pre-arrangement insurance policy, life insurance policy or other payment options can all be arranged before death. At the time of death, services must be paid for in full, so having options in advance can also reduce the stress of losing a loved one.

Planning ahead eases the burden on the family.

Following the death of a loved one, more than 150 decisions must be made in the first days following the death. These stressful decisions, coupled with the pain of loss, can be avoided by preparing your final wishes in advance. If these decisions are made, your loved ones will not wonder what you would have wanted and how they should go about funeral arrangements. Once these decisions are made, your loved ones will be able to begin the healing process more quickly.

Common questions about advance preparation

  • What steps are involved in preparing for a funeral in advance?

    The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate whether you prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, choice of cemetery, etc. If you have made these choices, or even if you are unsure, make an appointment to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for funerals.

  • What information do I need to provide to prepare for a funeral in advance?

    You will need basic information about yourself or the person you plan to do the advance preparation for, such as date of birth, marital status, parents' full names, etc. In addition to personal information, you will need to choose between burial or cremation, the type of service you want, which cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.

  • Do I have to pay in advance?

    Early preparation is essentially about making your wishes known; however, most families who choose to do so also opt to pre-finance their funeral. By doing so, you ease the financial burden on your family and provide peace of mind.

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

    If you have arrangements planned at another funeral home and would like to transfer them here, we will help you do so. If you are moving from the area and wish to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will also assist you with this process.

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