Planning Your Funeral Could Help Protect Your Family’s Finances

Death is unavoidable, yet few people like to talk about it. Just 5 per cent of New Zealanders plan for their funerals, according to the Funeral Directors Association of NZ (FDANZ). For many, thinking about their own death is uncomfortable. It can feel morbid or self-indulgent to plan your own funeral service. Even if someone is willing to plan ahead, family members may not be ready to discuss their end of life wishes.

However, there is one big reason why families may want to have this difficult conversation: Money.