More and more people have recognized the advantages of planning ahead for their own funerals. Planning one's own memorial is no different. This spares the family the difficulty of choosing an appropriate memorial, as well as the expense.

For couples, choosing a memorial can be a joint decision rather than being left to a surviving partner. Preplanning allows one to choose a design and and sentiment that memorializes in a way one wishes to be remembered. One's family won't be left guessing as to what their loved one wanted.