Julian-Poorman-Welte
Funeral Home

304 North 5th Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 963-0497
Cedar Bluff
Cemetery

1200 Rural Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 963-7731

Why Plan Ahead?

Life Choices

Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance.

Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.

Please call us at 815-963-0497 to set up an appointment to discuss pre-planning with a caring professional.

Our Simple Planner is designed specifically to provide you with an alternative way of considering funeral arrangements at your time of need.

Cost is Guaranteed

If the funeral that you select is paid for in advance, the cost is "locked-in." Your family won't have to face any unexpected costs at the time of the funeral.

Protecting Your Funds

All funds that are used to prepay a funeral are placed in an irrevocable trust or an insurance policy. This protects your funds from nursing homes and other long-term care facilities and saves them for your family to use at the time of the funeral.

Provides You With Peace of Mind

Preplanning your funeral will give you the peace of mind to know that all of your wishes are recorded for your family. We will also record your historical and biographical background to make sure that all of the services are just as you wished. It also allows you to share in the planning with your family, and plan a service that will fulfill everyone's needs.

Ease Decision Making

There are many decisions required in planning a funeral. From the location and type of service to the choiceof burial or cremation, your family won't have to wonder what you wanted or make decisions at a time that they are grieving.