Consider ohese by Debbie J. Thompson Owner/Funeral Director/CPC NO DELAYING THE INEVITABLE It is no more sensible to delay making funeral pre-arrange- ments than it is to deny the inevitability of death. By address- ing in advance the practical matters surrounding death, you can spare your family unnecessary hardship. For this reason alone, everyone should discuss such matters ahead of time. Having an honest conversation with immediate family about death and funeral preparations need not be difficult. In fact, many experience a feeling of relief after this important topic is discussed. Death is a part of life, and funeral arrangements are as important and necessary as planning for other life-altering events. Pre-arranging your funeral makes it possible to take the necessary steps to ensure that your loved ones are spared needless concern Can you imagine planning a wedding in just a few days? Why leave the ultimate celebration of your life to the last minute? Pre-need funeral plans can be made at any time and offer many advantages. Funeral homes, cemeteries and other funeral service companies can help you preplan a funeral for yourself, your spouse, or a parent. If you would like to learn more about preplanning a funeral, please call us today Celebrating Lives and Healing Hearts. QUOTE: "Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go." Jean de La Fontaine 8103 Wilmot Road. Spring Grove 815-675-0550 www.ThompsonSpringGrove.com Thompson SPRING GROVE FUNERAL HOME