I work in the Death Care Industry every day, and your article is a WONDERFUL example of "planning ahead!" Those who do NOT plan ahead leave an instant stress bucket for the survivors, with about 80 decisions that demand an answer right after death. I have prepaid my funeral as well, with clear instructions that I do not care if there is a funeral or not, as it won't matter. My children all live far from me. They don't NEED to come see me "dead". And, I'd rather my friends throw a nice bar-b-que! Hooray for the Celebration of my life!