With a true spirit of kindness, the staff of Bennett Funeral Service considers it a privilege to walk beside your family every step of the journey when it’s time to remember a loved one.
Their own family traditions guide them along that path as they provide a supportive space to honor your family member, while stressing respect and compassion. As part of that journey with you, they offer comprehensive funeral pre-planning options that are easy to navigate and comforting in ways you may not have imagined.
“Pre-planning is much easier than most people expect,” shares Kyle Bennett. “It’s really just a conversation – one that brings peace of mind not only to you, but also to the people you love most. Families often tell us the greatest gift is knowing their wishes are already taken care of.”
When you’re ready to be proactive and begin the preplanning process, it can be deeply meaningful to include immediate family members in your decisions, leaving them confident they understand your personal wishes.
“Our pre-planning process allows you to decide every detail of how you want to be celebrated and remembered,” Kyle adds.
Once death occurs, your friends and family are struggling with a wide range of thoughts and emotions, and having your funeral or memorial service pre-arranged takes the burden away from them at that difficult moment. It eases the stress of thinking they may be making decisions that would go against your wishes and prevents them from making hurried decisions that can be costly and disappointing.
While pre-funding your funeral arrangements does mean those funds are set aside and protected from inflation and cost increases, pre-funding is not required to complete the pre-planning process. And, if you move or relocate, your personalized funeral plan can be transferred to any funeral home in the United States.
“To help clarify a common misconception: If you have preplanned with another funeral home in the United States, your pre-need arrangements can be easily transferred to Bennett Funeral Service. Give us a call and we will assist you with this process,” explains Robbie Bennett.
As you begin the pre-planning process, you’ll first consider what style of funeral or memorial service you envision: formal, informal, strictly traditional or something offbeat. Think about what truly tells your life story.
You can arrange for your service to be at Bennett Funeral Service’s facilities, outdoors at a favorite spot or even at your home. Their team is fully committed to accommodating all beliefs, faiths, lifestyles and relationships. Next, you’ll make specific decisions regarding your choice of burial or cremation, directives for a visitation or viewing (such as having an open or closed casket) and any other personal decisions regarding attire or aesthetics.
Pre-planning your funeral arrangements also means family members won’t feel the need to rush through the process – frantic to make the best decisions – and instead can focus on the healing power and closure of a meaningful service. That service can be a welcome opportunity to share stories and heartfelt memories with other family and friends – celebrating and honoring a life.
Download Bennett Funeral Service’s Free Planning Guide from their website – bennettfuneralservice.com – or call either location for more information on planning, as well as their commitment to honoring Veterans. Bennett Funeral Service is located at 7878 NC Highway 16 in Newton, NC, 828.465.2111, and in Conover, NC, at 502 1st Avenue South, 828.465.2025.
“When we lost our daddy in 2018, he had made no prior arrangements, trusting that our mother would take care of everything. During our grief, this left our family with the overwhelming responsibility of planning his funeral during an already painful time. After that experience, our mother met with Robbie Bennett and completed her pre-need arrangements. Having everything in place gave her great peace of mind, knowing her wishes would be honored. When we lost her in 2024, her planning eased the burden on our family and allowed us to focus on honoring her life and supporting one another.” ~ Lisa R.
