EP27 - Planning Ahead with Purpose: What Families Need to Know About Funeral Pre-Planning (with Lili Garcia)

Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast

In EP27 of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast, I sit down with Lili Garcia, Pre-Planning Advisor at Dignity Memorial, to explore one of the most avoided—but most important—topics: funeral and end-of-life pre-planning.

We discuss:

✅ Why planning ahead is a gift for your family

✅ The difference between pre-planning and pre-paying

✅ What most families don’t know about funeral options

✅ The emotional AND financial benefits of getting it done early

✅ How cultural traditions, cremation trends, and personal values shape the conversation

✅ Common myths and questions people ask before they’re ready to plan

Whether you’re a caregiver, an adult child, or someone who just wants to feel more prepared, this episode will help you move forward with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

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