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What are the advantages and disadvantages of a prepaid funeral?
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Advantages of a prepaid funeral include: 
1. Cost savings – Prepaid funerals can be significantly less expensive than traditional services, since there is no need to pay for items like casket, burial vaults or embalming that may not be used.
2. Peace of mind – Knowing your final arrangements have been taken care of in advance can give you peace of mind during what is often an emotionally difficult time.
3. Control over how your loved one is remembered – With a prepaid funeral, you can choose exactly how your loved one will be remembered by selecting from various tributes and memorials.Disadvantages of a prepaid funeral include:
1. Limited selection – Since most prepaid funerals only offer certain packages, it may be difficult to find something that fits your needs.
2. Uncertainty about costs – It’s hard to know exactly how much a prepaid funeral will cost until after the service has already occurred.