Planning & Pre-Need Burial Plans at Lowell Cemetery
Taking the time now to arrange your funeral and cemetery plans leaves one less thing for your loved ones to worry about once you’ve passed.
Pre-Need Planning for your funeral and cemetery arrangements provides peace of mind and ensures that your final wishes are carried out, sparing your family the burden of making choices at a difficult time. The result being that your pre-burial arrangements are well planned, meaningful, and affordable. After deciding on your pre-need funeral arrangements, you should create a written plan for your family. You may also want to consult your attorney about including your Pre-Need information in your will or other legal documents. Only you can make changes to your arrangements before they are needed.
If your instructions are clear and you’ve made provisions to pay for the costs, your survivors cannot make changes. Survivors can make changes only if your documents allow changes or if the arrangements are incomplete, unclear, or not fully paid for. Prepaying your costs for a burial spares survivors the burden of arranging payment. It also keeps you in control of the costs and ensures that your wishes can and will be carried out.
Payment Options for Pre-Need Arrangements
Pre-paying for your burial plans reduces stress and financial burden on your loved ones after your passing. We can coordinate a payment plan that suits your needs. Options include a single payment plan or periodic payments. Each year, thousands of people decide to pre-plan and pre-pay for their burial.
Benefits of Pre-Need Planning
It is estimated that almost 100 decisions are made within the first 24-48 hours of a death. The task of making rational decisions within days of losing a loved one can be very stressful. Pre-Need planning gives you, your family, and friends peace of mind. It is easy to do and you can change your mind at any time.
Contact Us for Pre-need Arrangements
To make an appointment to discuss your Pre-Need arrangements, please call the Cemetery office at: 978-454-5191 or email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about pre-need planning at Lowell Cemetery.
Pre-need planning involves making your funeral and cemetery arrangements in advance. This allows you to outline your preferences, make financial decisions, and create a clear plan that will guide your loved ones when the time comes.
Planning ahead provides peace of mind for both you and your family. It eliminates uncertainty, reduces emotional stress during a difficult time, and ensures your personal wishes are followed exactly as you intend.
After a death, families typically face many decisions within the first 24–48 hours. Having your arrangements in place spares them from making rushed choices and removes the burden of unexpected expenses. It also prevents disagreements or confusion by clearly outlining your wishes.
Yes. Only you can make changes to your Pre-Need plan prior to your passing. Your plan remains fully within your control until it is needed.
Survivors cannot make changes if:
- Your instructions are clear
- Your arrangements are fully paid for
Changes are only possible if your documents allow revisions, or if details are incomplete, unclear, or not fully funded.
Yes. You should create a written document outlining your Pre-Need arrangements and share it with your family. Many people also consult an attorney to include this information in their will or other legal documents.
Lowell Cemetery offers flexible payment options, including:
- Single (lump-sum) payment
- Periodic payment plans
These options help you manage costs and ensure everything is fully taken care of.
Prepaying your burial costs offers several important advantages:
- Locks in today’s pricing: Protect yourself from future inflation and rising funeral costs.
- Eliminates financial pressure on your family: Your loved ones won’t have to worry about covering expenses during a difficult time.
- Ensures your choices are honored: Guarantees that your preferences for services, caskets, and arrangements are followed exactly as you intend.
- Keeps you in control of how funds are used: Your money is directed specifically toward your planned services, not general expenses.
- Peace of mind for you and your family: Knowing that everything is arranged and paid for allows you and your loved ones to focus on what matters most.
- Flexible payment options: Many pre-need plans offer installment options to make planning more affordable.
Potential insurance or trust benefits: Some plans allow your funds to grow or be protected through specialized accounts, providing additional security.
Not at all. It is a straightforward process, and the staff at Lowell Cemetery are available to guide you through each step of the process. You may update your choices at any time.
Pre-Need arrangements may include:
- Selecting a burial lot or cremation niche
- Prepay or arrange funding
- Decide on grave markers, headstones, or monuments, and any personalization options
- Chapel services
To speak with a staff member at Lowell Cemetery or to schedule an appointment:
Call: 978-454-5191
Email: [email protected]