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Funeral Preplanner: What It Really Means
In this episode, we shine a light on a role that is often misunderstood but deeply impactful — the Funeral Pre-Planner. Our guest, Laura Eccles, Funeral Pre-Planner with Patterson Funeral Home, joins us to explain what pre-planning really involves and why it plays such an important role for families, funeral homes, and the broader bereavement sector.Laura walks us through the day-to-day responsibilities of a pre-planner, the skills required to do this work with integrity and compassion, and the common misconceptions surrounding pre-arrangements. We discuss how education, trust-building, and…
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