Why Hiring a Funeral Planner Can Save You Time, Money, and Stress

When someone close to them dies, families often feel lost, overwhelmed, and totally unprepared for the flood of decisions that come right after. You don't need the stress of having to plan an event, coordinate logistics, and be a grief counsellor all at once.

This is exactly why it is not a luxury but a need to hire an experienced and caring Funeral Planner, which is what our staff at Howard Squires Funerals does. It is the best way to save three things that are very important to you and can't be replaced while you are grieving: time, money, and stress.

1. The Time-Saving Sanctuary: Getting Back Lost Time

When someone dies, a clock starts to tick. You need to make important decisions about logistics, paperwork, and preparation right away. Trying to figure this out on your own takes up valuable time that should be spent mourning, supporting family, and celebrating a life well lived.

The Unseen Requirements of Planning a Funeral

• All Day, Everyday Availability: A funeral director is always on call to take care of urgent needs, like safely and respectfully moving your loved one into our care, no matter what time of day or night it is.
• The Logistical Labyrinth: Picture trying to get a hearse, working with a celebrant or clergy member, reserving a chapel or other venue, arranging catering, making service booklets, and getting the right music and AV equipment. This whole logistical puzzle is taken care of by a Funeral Planner from Howard Squires Funerals. We use our wide network and experience in regional Victoria to make sure that everything fits together perfectly.
• A Single Point of Contact: You don't have to call twenty different vendors and institutions; one trusted, kind professional will take care of everything for you. This coming together of work takes away the stress of running things during the day and at night.

Our Promise: Our main job is to make planning a funeral less stressful and worrisome so you can spend more time comforting your loved ones. We give you back the time you need to spend time with your family.

2. The Financial Shield: How to Save Money by Using Your Knowledge

When you're grieving, the pressure to "do the right thing" can make you make quick, costly choices. Families often spend too much money when they don't have any help, which makes things even harder financially. This is when the planner's knowledge becomes a way to protect your money.

Clear pricing and the ability to haggle over costs:

• Getting rid of guesswork with a detailed proposal: We promise to be honest about our prices at Howard Squires Funerals. Our Funeral Planners begin by giving you a clear, detailed Funeral Fee Proposal that lists all of the costs. This makes sure you know exactly where every dollar is going, so you won't get any surprise bills.
• Third-Party Negotiation: The final cost of a funeral includes a lot of fees from outside parties, like the cemetery, the crematorium, florists, and newspaper ads. We have been serving communities in the area, like Kilmore and Seymour, for over 100 years. We know how to get you the best prices for these third-party services. We know the area well and will make sure you get the best deal without giving up quality or respect.
• Budget Alignment: We work closely with your budget and needs to help you find ways to honour your loved one without putting too much strain on your finances. Whether you need a full, traditional service or a simple, Easy Funeral, we will work with you to find a way to pay for it that works for you.

A Funeral Planner doesn't cut corners to save you money; instead, they make sure you spend wisely, not emotionally.

3. The Emotional Anchor: Letting Go of Unnecessary Stress 

It's hard to grieve as it drains your mental and emotional energy. It can be very bad to add the stress of planning with high stakes and short deadlines to this mix.It can make family members fight and feel emotionally drained.

Taking care of the important papers:

• The red tape that comes with death is one of the hardest but most important things a planner has to deal with.
• This legal process for registering a death requires a lot of communication with government agencies and paying close attention to detail. We are fully responsible for completing and submitting all of the necessary paperwork.
• Getting the right paperwork and talking to the right people are very important steps in getting permission to bury or cremate someone. If this step isn't done correctly, it could cause delays that are painful.

The Power of Personalisation: A funeral planner not only plans the service's details, but also makes it special for the person who died. Making decisions ahead of time or with the help of an expert takes away the stress.

• Honouring the Unique Life: We help you remember your loved one by talking about their hobbies, favourite music, and traditions in a special way. We take your very private thoughts and turn them into a lasting tribute, so you don't have to worry about coming up with something new.
• Emotional Support and Calm: Our kind and gentle approach is meant to help you feel better when you really need it. We are the most experienced professionals who keep you safe and calm so you can deal with your grief without having to worry about planning a big, complicated event.

When you hire a Funeral Planner from Howard Squires Funerals, you can be sure that your most important resources will be there when you need them the most. It is a choice that honours your grief by letting caring, experienced professionals in your area take care of all the difficult details and money matters.

Don't go through this journey by yourself. You can remember the memory while we take care of the work.

For a private, no-obligation talk about funeral planning and our personalised help, call Howard Squires Funerals at 1300 881 691.