Pre-Planning

Most of us plan for the possible; the potential misfortunes of life that seldom actually happen. Yet, few of us prepare for the inevitable. Forethought® funeral planning was developed to help families plan and fund funerals before the need arises.

Planning Ahead:

• Provides peace of mind
• Relieves your loved ones of unnecessary concerns
• Reflects your expressed wishes
• Helps avoid financial burden on your family

More than 80 percent of Americans age 30 and older think funeral planning, also called preneed, is a good idea.*

And more than one million people nationwide have already pre-planned funeral arrangements through their local funeral homes using Forethought® funeral planning. Forethought.com is an online resource that provides insight into the funeral planning process to help you make informed choices. Find a funeral home; complete a funeral plan online; learn about average funeral costs for burial or cremation; find answers to common questions about pre-planning and setting aside funds for a funeral.

How Forethought® Funeral Planning Works:

1. You make your funeral preferences known by contacting your funeral professional.
2. You arrange to set aside funds for your funeral with whole life insurance from the Forethought Life Insurance Company, Batesville, IN.
3. Your funeral home provides all designated guaranteed services and merchandise at the time of need.
4. Proceeds from your Forethought Life insurance policy/certificate may be paid directly to the funeral home.

Find a Funeral Home

Locate a funeral planning professional in your area by clicking on the Quick Links and entering your preferences.

Create an Online Funeral Plan

Our Planning Tools link features a specially-designed guided funeral planner to help you create and store your personalized funeral plan on Forethought.com. Note your preferences for burial or cremation, ceremonies, funeral products, and a variety of personal options to help you document your wishes.

* Statistics compiled from a market research study conducted by Forethought Financial Services, Inc., March 2002.

You can find out more information at www.ForeThought.com.

For further information about pre-planning, or for answers to your questions, simply give us a call, or complete and return the form below. (And, of course, there is no cost or obligation)

Our online pre-planning form was designed to allow Thomas Poteet Funeral Directors to gather basic information about you and your desired funeral service. Click Here to fill out the form.

Pre-Planning is brought to you by www.ForeThought.com