Pre-arrangements are often considered by persons who:
- Find it important to know that their funeral has been paid in advance, thus avoiding added stress for family members
- Wish to give their children guidance in making funeral arrangements
- Are moving from the community, but wish to have their funerals in their home community
- Are applying for or are on SSI or Medicaid, who want to pay for their funeral in advance by placing funds in an irrevocable funeral trust