Organising a funeral can be a stressful, time-consuming affair. Certain funeral plan benefits have been expressly designed to alleviate the hassle, so that arranging a funeral becomes relatively straightforward. A vehicle access benefit makes a car available to assist directly with funeral arrangements and transporting funeral guests.
If they are to be of practical use, funeral benefits should be made available quickly, without undue red tape.
A quality vehicle access benefit should make a car available for a number of days, so that visitors can be conveniently transported and the various arrangements, both preceding and following the funeral ceremony, can be attended to.
Ideally, a vehicle access benefit will provide unlimited mileage, so that all logistical arrangements can be seen to, without restrictions. Preferably, any family member with a valid licence can be designated as the driver of the car.
Why is vehicle access important?
When organising a funeral, it will probably be necessary to visit a number of venues, including the funeral home and any other suppliers. It may also be desirable to inspect the site of the ceremony and to visit the person who will be conducting the service.
Access to a car will also help transport visitors, including guests from out of town who are unable to conveniently arrange transport.
If you or your family suddenly need access to a car, there may be no option but to rent a vehicle for an extended period, at great expense. A vehicle access benefit makes a suitable car quickly available without the cost of renting, and without administrative hassle.
Remember that your death can affect your household's income, making it harder for your family to meet essential expenses. The great advantage of a vehicle access benefit is that it guarantees that, should you die, your family will have access to a car without any disruption to the household budget.
Planning for a funeral
The stress and hassle of organising a funeral can be minimised by drafting some rudimentary plans ahead of time. It is useful to choose a funeral home beforehand, or at least to be aware of a number of reliable options. If possible, decide who will run the funeral service and be prepared to delegate tasks to friends and family as appropriate.
These details can be changed as you deem fit, but a basic plan will reduce the difficulty of the making such arrangements at what is an already difficult time.
The right funeral cover, and the appropriate blend of funeral plan benefits, will take the financial strain out organising a suitable funeral service.
