Arrangements for
your funeral
Planning for your own funeral is more than just a practical consideration – it
is an act of care for your loved ones.
At MEVISTO, you can
set out your personal wishes for your funeral at an early stage.
This takes the burden off those
who will eventually have to sort everything out – both emotionally and in practical terms.
Planning your own funeral
Advance planning covers not only the type of funeral, but also legal,
organisational and financial matters. If these are sorted out in advance, it
saves the bereaved from unnecessary stress whilst they are grieving. Many people wish to
set out their final wishes in a will – but this is often not opened until much later.
Anyone wishing to make binding arrangements for their funeral will find that funeral directors
offer various forms of advance planning.
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Making
arrangements in good time brings relief to loved ones
It is not always easy to come to terms with the idea of saying goodbye at an early stage – and yet this step can provide a thoughtful relief for loved ones. Making funeral arrangements in advance spares them many decisions in the event of a bereavement and creates space for grieving rather than organisational burdens.
Personal wishes – such as the type of funeral or the creation of a gemstone from hair or ashes – can be set out in writing in a declaration of intent. MEVISTO provides a document for this purpose, which is kept alongside important documents such as your registration form or birth certificate. A common misconception is that one’s final wishes should be set out in a will – unfortunately, this is often not opened until after the funeral.
As MEVISTO itself cannot offer any financial provision for funeral arrangements, we recommend that you also take out comprehensive funeral cover with a funeral director you trust. This is the only way to ensure that all your wishes are later fulfilled in accordance with your own wishes. If you have any questions regarding your declaration of intent or coordinating with funeral directors, our team will be happy to assist you. We are currently unable to offer financing – for example, in the form of instalment payments; this is best clarified with your bank’s advisory service.
There are two common ways to make arrangements for a personalized keepsake during your lifetime.
The first is to have a personalized sapphire or ruby created from your hair while you are still alive, allowing it to become a treasured heirloom that can be passed on to future generations.
The second is to record your wishes in a written declaration, ensuring that your family knows you would like a personalized memorial gemstone to be created after your passing. This helps make your intentions clear and provides guidance for your loved ones during a difficult time.
A Declaration of Wishes or Funeral Directive is a document that records your personal wishes regarding your funeral and memorial arrangements. It is kept with your important personal documents so that your intentions are known when the time comes.
By including your wish to have a personalized memorial gemstone created from your cremation ashes or hair, you help ensure that your loved ones are aware of your decision and can honor your wishes with confidence.
Funeral pre-planning relieves your loved ones of many organizational responsibilities and helps ensure that your farewell reflects your personal wishes.
For comprehensive planning—including financial arrangements—it is best to make these provisions with a funeral director you trust. This provides clarity, reassurance, and support for your family when they need it most.
No. MEVISTO provides a Declaration of Wishes template to help you document your desire for a personalized memorial gemstone and is happy to answer any questions about completing it.
However, MEVISTO does not offer funeral pre-payment plans or financing options. For financial funeral planning or installment arrangements, we recommend speaking with a trusted funeral director or your bank or financial advisor.