Funeral Preplanning in Omaha, NE

Why Preplan Your Funeral?

Preplanning your funeral or cremation service is one of the most thoughtful and caring decisions you can make for your family. By making your wishes known in advance, you not only gain peace of mind but also relieve your loved ones of the emotional and financial burden of making arrangements during a time of grief.


At Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services, we’re here to guide you through the process of planning ahead with compassion, clarity, and care.

Benefits of Preplanning

Benefits of Funeral Preplanning

Eases the Burden on Your Family

Grief can be overwhelming. By preplanning your funeral, you provide your family with a clear path forward, removing the pressure of having to make difficult decisions during a painful time.


Ensures Your Final Wishes Are Honored

Preplanning allows you to make specific choices about the type of service you want, where it will be held, and how you’d like to be remembered. Your family won’t have to guess — everything will be laid out exactly as you intended.


Offers Financial Relief Through Prepaid Options

Prepaying funeral expenses in advance can help lock in today’s prices and protect your loved ones from rising costs. With flexible payment options, you can pre-fund your funeral in a way that works for you.

What Can You Decide in Advance?

When you make funeral arrangements ahead of time, you have full control over every detail. Consider the following:

  • Select the funeral home you trust
  • Choose between a traditional burial, cremation, or other service type
  • Pick a burial site or cremation placement (niche, urn garden, etc.)
  • Select a casket or urn, and even clothing for burial if desired
  • Determine the location of your service (chapel, church, graveside, etc.)
  • Decide on flowers, memorial donations, or both
  • Name your pallbearers, officiant, and those you wish to speak or participate
  • Choose meaningful songs or readings
  • Write your obituary or provide key details you’d like included

Designate Key Roles

Your family and friends want to honor your wishes — give them the direction they need. As part of your plan, you can:

  • Share a list of key accounts, passwords, and contacts
  •  Designate an Appointment of Agent /Authorizing Agent/ Assignment of Agent

(Refer to your state’s law regarding who may legally carry out your final disposition)

  • Assign a person to help with settling the estate and cancelling/updating utilities and other household accounts
  • Document your preferences and store them in a safe, accessible place

Prepaying for Funeral Services

Whenever possible, prepaying funeral and cemetery expenses can reduce stress and financial strain for your family. Prepaid options may include:


  • Burial plot, cremation niche, or mausoleum crypt
  • Casket, urn, vault, or outer burial container
  • Transportation, staff services, and merchandise
  • Flowers, printed materials, and memorial products
  • Any special requests or enhancements you choose

Start Preplanning on Your Terms

Whether you prefer to meet in person or plan from home, we’re here to help. Use our convenient online preplanning tool to make your funeral or cremation arrangements at your own pace — or connect with one of our compassionate and knowledgeable preplanning counselors for personal guidance every step of the way.


Call 402-391-2171 or 402-895-3400 to schedule a consultation.