About Planning Jewish Funeral Services

Pre-Planning a Jewish Funeral Service in San Diego, CA

For most of us, pre-planning a funeral is a disquieting thought. Yet it is still something you should plan for – if not for your own peace-of-mind, then for the well-being of those you’ll leave behind.

This section will help you make decisions for the future by explaining what is involved in funeral pre-arrangements, the rewards of pre-planning a funeral, and what options are available.

For more information on our funeral planning services, please visit our Funeral Pre-Planning section.
Funeral Pre-Planning

Pre-Paying Your Funeral

There are a growing number of options available to the public today when seeking to preplan and prepay their final wishes. We can tailor a plan that's right for you. From single pay plans to automatic monthly bank withdrawals designed to meet anyone's budget concerns, our staff would be pleased to outline the choices available.


A prepaid funeral can protect you and your family from future inflationary trends while providing the peace-of-mind of knowing that they will be cared for after you are gone. Below you will find more detailed explanations of the plans that we have available.


If you would like to request an appointment after you have reviewed this information, we would be pleased to have one of our staff go over any additional questions you might have about how to plan a Jewish funeral service for either yourself or a loved one. 

When is the Best Time to Plan a Jewish Funeral?

As funeral directors, we often get asked when is the best time to plan a funeral is? Truthfully, the answer is any time before you have to plan a funeral. You wouldn’t wait to plan a wedding or a baby shower until a few days before, so why wait to plan a funeral? Pre-planning a Jewish funeral not only allows you to record your wishes, but it also gives you and your family peace of mind knowing that everything is taken care of.

We’d like to say “right now”, but know you may not be emotionally ready to take on this task. Perhaps the best time to begin making your funeral pre-arrangements is when you have a family you wish to protect from the emotional and financial burdens they will carry when you leave them with no plan at all.

By taking time now to collect funeral cost information and calmly making choices related to your own funeral arrangements, you'll be protecting your family against the stress of having to make these decisions at a time of extreme emotional stress. This way you can carefully choose specific items you want and need... and pay for them now. Prepaid Investments through funeral homes allows families to fund their funerals in advance through different investment vehicles.

If you're still unsure of how to plan a Jewish funeral, we urge you to use our Funeral Planning Checklist to make the process easier. 
View Our Funeral Planning Checklist

What’s Included with Your Pre-Need Funeral Plans

There are two types of funeral plans, pre-need and at-need (sometimes referred to as immediate need). At-need funeral plans are made by the surviving family members after a death has occurred. It can be a difficult experience for the survivors because emotions are high, time is short, and their grief needs to be managed. Not only that, but the imminent financial concerns can add to the stress of everything. 

Pre-need funeral plans are much less stressful and more advantageous. Rather than rushing to complete arrangements, you can think about what you want your service to include and talk about the options with your family. Making funeral arrangements in advance also offers several benefits which we’ve outlined below.

So, you’re ready to start funeral pre-planning, but you have questions about what you receive when the arrangements are finished. Once the contract has been signed, the funeral director will provide you with a written statement that outlines the goods and services you have purchased (along with pricing for each). You will also receive a copy of the pre-need contract discussing the terms and conditions, this includes:  
  • A guarantee that if the goods and services you selected are not available at time of service, a substitute of equal or greater value will be provided at no cost. 
  • The geographical boundaries of the firm’s service area. 
  • Under what circumstances the contract can be transferred to another funeral home. 
  • State where the funds are held until the funeral service. 
  • Explain who is responsible for paying taxes on any income or interest generated by the preneed funds you invest. 
  • Discuss whether, the price of goods and services is guaranteed. 
  • The terms if you wish to cancel your preneed contract. 
Why Pre-Plan Your Funeral?
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