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Preneed
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 to 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, Indianapolis, 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. Many funeral homes in the Forethought Funeral Planning
Networksm display product catalogs online, so you can plan using actual costs.
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.
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Final Expense
Forethought offers practical funding options for your end-of-life planning through financial planning professionals and
independent insurance agents.
At the time of our passing, friends and family should be able to focus on remembering
us and celebrating the life we lived. Planning ahead allows them the ability to mourn in a healthy, less stressful way.
Families
often count on providing for a funeral by using their savings or relying on friends and relatives for financial assistance.
These may not be viable options.
A wiser choice is to consider The Forethought PlanSM,
a program designed to set aside funds for end-of-life expenses. One of the most satisfying benefits of planning ahead is in
knowing that your wishes and desires are aligned with your financial circumstances.
How The Forethought PlanSM
Works
Step 1: Setting Aside Funds
Meet with a financial planning professional
to set aside funds to pay for end-of-life expenses with whole life insurance from Forethought Life Insurance Company Batesville,
IN. To locate a financial planning professional in your area, simply click on the Quick Links.
Step 2: Gathering Information
When you’re ready, complete your personal planning guide including your
biographical information and vital statistics needed at the time of death. Our Planning Tools link features a specially designed
guided planner to help you create and store your personalized funeral plan on Forethought.com.
Step 3: Making Arrangements
In addition, you may wish to meet with a funeral planning professional to select
funeral merchandise and services. Our Quick Links can help you find a Forethought Funeral Planning NetworkSM
professional near you.
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