Check as to whether it is inclusive of any other additional or hidden fees which will be tacked on later. Some fees might be a one-time payment such as opening and closing the grave. Some cemeteries and memorial parks charge a one-time maintenance fee upon purchase while others may do so annually.

Check the exact location of the burial plot before putting your signature on the purchase. We will present the best example from each tier. The last thing you will want is to find the plot you have purchased is situated in a location with undesirable features.

Having regular maintenance and other additional facilities and amenities offered are one of the best advantages memorial parks will have over cemeteries. However, you should always investigate as to whether these additional conveniences are of value and who is in charge of these aspects.

Most people tend to consider choosing a final resting place to be a deeply personal choice. While it is ultimately important that you should be satisfied about where you choose to spend eternity, you may want to take your family’s needs and opinions into consideration as well.

A cemetery or memorial park operator that has a close association or relationship with the bereavement care provider will generally offer many conveniences in terms of transportation and other dealings such as packaged deals during funeral planning.

Most cemeteries and memorial parks especially will have different options for burial plots such as single, double or family plots. Aside from these, always bear in mind that location will have a significant bearing on the cost. The general rule is the more attractive the plot location, the more expensive it will be.

Most memorial parks will carry limitations or restrictions when it comes to choices of monuments or headstones which are meant to maintain landscape aesthetics. Some may require you to engage their operators while others may offer the freedom of engaging an independent contractor. Always check with the operator on their rules and regulations concerning this matter.

A cemetery or memorial park operator’s future development plans will usually provide a clear picture to its financial health. Aside from this, it is also important to know as to whether any of future development plans might impact the current plot’s aesthetics in a negative way.

Is the bereavement care provider religiously or culturally affiliated? Do they understand your needs on this matter? What is their track record in organising funerals based on your religious and cultural customs?

What are the range of services and products offered by the bereavement care provider? Do they offer the kind of services and products which you are actually interested in? Are there any value-added services offered which may actually be helpful?

Are the prices of their services and products affordable? Does the pricing actually reflect on the quality of service based on customer reviews?

Does the bereavement care provider have facilities that you need in terms of hosting the kind of funeral you desire?

Does the bereavement care provider display proper decorum and empathy? Are they committed in assisting you or do they seem more interested in pushing services and products you don’t need?