Planning the Last Goodbye: Why Pre-Planning Matters

Every day, around 170,000 people die worldwide and most families are left making emotional, high-pressure decisions in their hardest moments.

This week on Lean Local with Jim Schmitt, guests Alyssa Nelson and Dana Schmitt from Newcomer Funeral Home join the show to discuss the value of funeral pre-planning—and how it gives people the opportunity to craft a meaningful, memorable farewell for those they love.

From the 88 decisions involved to the emotional relief it brings, this episode explores how preparation turns loss into legacy.