“We Planned Our Own Funeral… and You Won’t Believe What Happened!”

Most people avoid thinking about their own funeral. It’s uncomfortable, emotional, and, let’s be honest—kind of terrifying.

But what if planning your funeral could actually be empowering, save your family thousands of dollars, and even reveal some shocking truths about who really cares about you?

That’s exactly what happened when we used FuneralSmart to plan our own funeral. The experience wasn’t just eye-opening—it was a game-changer.

Here’s what we learned… and why you should plan your own funeral NOW before it’s too late.

How Much Will Your Funeral Cost? (The Shocking Truth!)

Like most people, we had no idea how expensive funerals are until we started researching. Here’s what we found:

💰 Burial Funeral (Traditional, Full Service): $10,000 – $15,000+

💰 Cremation with a Service: $5,000 – $8,000

💰 Direct Cremation (No Service): $2,000 – $5,000

Wait… what?! We thought funerals cost around $3,000 max. Turns out, if you don’t plan ahead, your family could end up paying WAY more than they need to.

So, We did something most people don’t do—We compared funeral prices with FuneralSmart.

👉 Result? The exact same cremation service was $4,000 at one provider and $7,500 at another—FOR THE SAME THING!

Moral of the story: Funeral pricing is a mess. If you don’t compare, you could get ripped off.

Who Would Actually Show Up to Our Funeral?

Okay, let’s get real. We all wonder who would actually show up to our funeral.

So, we decided to test the waters.

We asked our closest friends and family, “If something happened to me tomorrow, would you come to my funeral?”

Here’s what we got:

😇 Best Friend: “Of course! I’d even make a speech.”

🤷 A Few Acquaintances: “I’d try, but it depends on work.”

💀 Some Relatives: “I don’t really do funerals, but I’d send flowers.”

😂 One Person Actually Said: “Only if there’s good food.”

That’s when we realised… funerals aren’t just for the dead. They’re for the living.

💡 This changed everything. Instead of a boring, expensive funeral, we want a celebration. So, we planned something different.

What If Our Funeral Was Actually… Fun?

Forget a traditional funeral. we want our farewell to be legendary.

So, we designed:

🎶 A Live Music Send-Off – Our favourite band playing as people arrive.

🎤 Open Mic Storytelling – Friends sharing funny, embarrassing, and heartwarming stories.

🍷 A Toast in Honour – Drinks, laughter, and a “Cheers to a Life Well Lived” moment.

🌿 Eco-Friendly Burial – No expensive coffin, just a simple tree pod burial.

And guess what? IT’S CHEAPER THAN A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL!

Moral of the story: Your funeral should reflect YOU, not what’s “expected.”

How We Locked in Our Funeral for Less (and Made Life Easier for Our Family)

The worst thing you can do? Leave funeral planning to your family when they’re grieving.

Funeral homes thrive on emotional spending. Your loved ones could end up:

🚨 Paying $15,000+ because they feel guilty skimping.

🚨 Choosing an expensive casket because “it feels right.”

🚨 Buying things you wouldn’t even want (hello, fancy hearse?).

So, we made it EASY for them.

✔We used FuneralSmart to compare prices and find an affordable funeral provider.

✔ We wrote down EXACTLY what I wanted (no overpriced caskets, no unnecessary embalming).

✔We pre-planned everything, so my family never has to stress about it.

💡 Now, when the time comes, everything is ready—and our families save thousands.

🛑 Stop Ignoring Your Funeral—Plan It YOUR Way!

I know, I know… thinking about your own funeral isn’t fun. But trust us—it’s one of the smartest things you’ll ever do.

And here’s why:

✔ You’ll save thousands of dollars.

✔ You’ll get the send-off YOU actually want.

✔ You’ll take the burden off your family.

✔ You’ll avoid getting scammed by overpriced funeral homes.

So why not take control?

👉 Use FuneralSmart to compare funeral prices NOW and plan ahead.

Because when the time comes, wouldn’t you rather have the last laugh? 😉