Inspired Funeral Home · The Avenues, Salt Lake City
Funeral pre-planning in Salt Lake City
Thoughtful Pre-Planning in Salt Lake City
Pre-planning puts your wishes and today’s prices in writing so your family never has to guess or negotiate in a hard week. Simple cremation is $650 and a traditional funeral starts at $1,895 on our published price list. The consultation is free, and nothing has to be paid up front.
Veteran family resource
Pre-planning for a veteran or military family?
VA burial benefits, DD-214 documents, the Utah Veterans Cemetery in Bluffdale, and the military honors we help coordinate — in one guide.
What happens next
From your first call onward
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Book a free consultation
Call (385) 853-5700 or send a message. Meet at our Avenues location, at your home, or by phone.
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Record your choices
Service type, cremation or burial, cemetery, music, obituary details, veteran benefits. You get a copy and so does the person you name.
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Fund it if you want to
Pay nothing now, or lock in today’s price through a state-regulated funeral trust or insurance policy. We explain both without pressure.
Is this the right choice?
Who this is for — and who it isn't
A good fit when
- Anyone who wants to spare their family decisions and cost later
- Families of someone in hospice or long-term care
- Veterans who want their honors and cemetery placement arranged in advance
- Couples putting their affairs in order together
Probably not the right fit if
- —Anyone being pressured to buy today; take the paperwork home and call back when you are ready
- —A death that has already occurred; call us and we will help immediately
The details
What pre-planning covers
Pre-planning your funeral arrangements is one of the most thoughtful decisions you can make for yourself and your loved ones. By planning ahead, you remove the emotional and financial burden from your family during a time of grief, ensure your personal wishes are honored, and gain peace of mind knowing everything is arranged according to your preferences. At Inspired Funeral Home, we provide compassionate, transparent pre-planning services that respect your values, budget, and desires.
Our licensed funeral directors guide you through all pre-planning options with patience, honesty, and genuine care. We discuss service preferences, burial or cremation choices, ceremonial elements, and all the details that make a funeral meaningful and personal. There is no pressure, no rush, and no hidden costs—just honest conversation about your wishes and clear information about options and pricing. We believe pre-planning should be a positive, empowering experience that brings clarity and peace.
Pre-planning also offers significant financial benefits. By arranging and funding your funeral in advance, you lock in today's prices and protect against future cost increases. We offer flexible payment options that fit your budget, and we ensure all funds are protected and designated specifically for your funeral services. For veterans, we provide specialized assistance with VA benefits and help maximize available resources.
Beyond the practical benefits, pre-planning provides emotional comfort. Knowing your affairs are in order and your family will not have to make difficult decisions during grief brings profound peace of mind. Your loved ones will be able to focus on remembering you, celebrating your life, and supporting each other—rather than navigating complex decisions and financial stress. At Inspired Funeral Home, we are honored to help you create a thoughtful plan that reflects your life and values while caring for those you love most.
Ease Family Burden
Pre-planning removes the emotional and financial stress from your loved ones during their time of grief. They won't have to make difficult decisions or navigate complex arrangements—everything will be thoughtfully planned according to your wishes.
Ensure Your Wishes Are Honored
By documenting your preferences in advance, you ensure your funeral reflects your values, beliefs, and personality. Your family will have clear guidance and confidence that they are honoring your wishes exactly as you desired.
Lock in Today's Prices
Pre-planning allows you to lock in current pricing and protect against future cost increases. Funeral costs rise over time, but by pre-funding your arrangements, you pay today's rates and provide financial security for your family.
Flexible Payment Options
We offer payment plans that work with your budget, allowing you to fund your pre-arrangements over time. Whether you prefer to pay in full, set up monthly payments, or use insurance or trusts, we work with you to find the right solution.
Complete Transparency
We provide clear, itemized pricing and honest explanations of all options. Pre-planning with Inspired Funeral Home means no hidden costs, no pressure, and complete transparency about services and pricing—you'll know exactly what you're planning and paying for.
Veteran Benefits Assistance
For veterans, we provide specialized pre-planning assistance including guidance on VA burial benefits, military honors, and burial in veterans cemeteries. We help you maximize available benefits and plan arrangements that honor your service.
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Your options
Pre-planning options
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Traditional Funeral Pre-Planning
Plan a traditional funeral service including visitation, ceremony, and burial. Document all preferences for casket selection, service elements, clergy, music, and burial location—ensuring your funeral reflects your values and traditions.
- —Complete traditional funeral arrangements
- —Casket selection and burial preferences
- —Service details and ceremonial elements
- —Coordination with cemetery and clergy
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Cremation Pre-Planning
Pre-plan cremation services including choices for direct cremation or cremation with memorial services. Document preferences for urn selection, final disposition of remains, and memorial ceremony details.
- —Direct cremation or cremation with services
- —Urn selection and memorial preferences
- —Final disposition planning
- —Memorial service arrangements
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Celebration of Life Pre-Planning
Design a personalized celebration of life ceremony in advance. Document your wishes for music, tributes, displays, venue, and all the meaningful details that will celebrate your unique life story.
- —Personalized celebration planning
- —Music, tribute, and display preferences
- —Venue and ceremony format choices
- —Unique elements reflecting your life
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Veteran Pre-Planning
Specialized pre-planning for veterans including coordination of military honors, assistance with VA benefits, and burial in veterans cemeteries. We ensure your service honors your military service with appropriate recognition.
- —Military honors coordination
- —VA burial benefits assistance
- —Veterans cemetery burial options
- —Recognition of military service
Step by step
The pre-planning process
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Schedule a Consultation
Contact us to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation pre-planning consultation. We meet at a time convenient for you, either at our funeral home or in the comfort of your own home, to discuss your wishes and answer questions.
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Discuss Your Preferences
We talk through all aspects of funeral planning—service type, burial or cremation, ceremonial elements, casket or urn selection, veteran benefits, and any personal touches that matter to you. We listen carefully and provide honest guidance without pressure.
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Review Options & Pricing
We present all options with clear, itemized pricing. You'll see exactly what each service costs and can make informed decisions that align with your wishes and budget. We explain payment options and help you understand all financial aspects.
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Document Your Plan
Once you've made your decisions, we create comprehensive documentation of your pre-arrangements. This includes all service details, product selections, and special instructions. We provide copies for you and your family, ensuring everyone has clear guidance.
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Arrange Funding (Optional)
If you choose to pre-fund your arrangements, we help you select the payment method that works best—whether that's paying in full, setting up a payment plan, establishing a trust, or using life insurance. All funds are protected and designated for your services.
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Peace of Mind
With your pre-planning complete, you gain peace of mind knowing everything is arranged according to your wishes. Your family will have clear guidance and financial security, allowing them to focus on remembrance and healing when the time comes.
Questions families ask
Pre-planning questions
Common questions about funeral pre-planning, answered with transparency and care.
Pre-planning provides peace of mind for you and eases the burden on your family. By planning ahead, you ensure your wishes are honored, remove difficult decision-making from your loved ones during grief, and can lock in today's prices to protect against future cost increases. It's a thoughtful gift that provides both emotional and financial benefits for those you love.
Pre-planning itself is free—there is no cost for consultations or documenting your wishes. If you choose to pre-fund your arrangements, the cost depends on the services you select. We provide transparent, itemized pricing and offer flexible payment options including payment plans that fit your budget. You control the level of services and the payment approach that works for you.
Pre-arrangements are transferable, and your plan can be updated as circumstances change. If you move to a different area, your pre-funded arrangements can typically transfer to another funeral home. If your wishes change, we can update your plan at any time. The documentation is flexible and designed to adapt to life's changes.
Yes. All pre-paid funeral funds are protected by Utah law and are held in trust or insurance products specifically designated for your funeral services. Your money is secure and can only be used for the purposes you specified. We provide complete transparency about where and how funds are held.
Absolutely. Your pre-plan is a living document that can be updated whenever your wishes change. If you decide you want different services, change your preferences about burial or cremation, or need to update any details, we can revise your plan at any time. There is no penalty for making changes.
When you pre-fund your funeral arrangements, you lock in today's prices for the services and products you selected. Even if costs increase in the future, your family will not have to pay more for the items you pre-purchased. This price protection is one of the key financial benefits of pre-funding.
Yes. Veterans are entitled to burial benefits through the VA, and pre-planning allows us to help you maximize those benefits. We assist with VA paperwork, coordinate military honors, and explain burial options in veterans cemeteries. As a veteran-owned funeral home, we ensure your pre-planning honors your military service appropriately.
Simply contact Inspired Funeral Home to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation pre-planning consultation. We can meet at our funeral home or come to your home—whatever is most comfortable for you. During the consultation, we'll discuss your wishes, answer questions, and provide all the information you need to make informed decisions about your pre-arrangements.
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Where we serve
Pre-Planning Services for families across the Salt Lake Valley
One location in the Avenues, transfer within 50 miles included. Families reach us from every part of the county.
Find us
Inspired Funeral Home1001 E 11th Ave Ste C
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
In the Avenues, a few blocks from the Salt Lake City Cemetery and minutes from University of Utah Health and LDS Hospital. Transfer within 50 miles is included.
Any hour, any day
Talk with a funeral director about pre-planning services
Call (385) 853-5700. You will reach a licensed director, not an answering service, and you never have to decide anything on the first call.