Make a Funeral Plan

While there are many reasons for funeral preplanning, a survey of 650 families found that the primary reason was to make "it easier on the family" by simplifying funeral arrangements. With a funeral plan, you can make the majority of decisions in advance and let your family know your preferences.

The best way to get started with a funeral plan is to talk with your funeral director, who can explain all the options and prices. Your funeral director can help you personalize the funeral plan so it is most meaningful to you and your family.

If you want to pay for your funeral in advance, your funeral director can help you establish a California Master Trust. The funds are held "in trust" until they are needed. There are no health or age requirements or waiting periods. For information on how the trust works, click Fund Funeral.

California Master Trust offers a FREE Record Guide to help you organize the personal information that is needed to plan a funeral. You can request a Record Guide by calling (800) 322-4268 or by e-mail, info@californiamastertrust.com. Or, you can download a PDF file of the Record Guide or CMT brochure.