When a loved one passes, families face more than 150 decisions in just the first day or two. Those choices come at the hardest possible time, when hearts are heavy, and minds are tired. For more than a century, Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home in Lebanon has walked beside Wilson County families through those moments, and today the team is encouraging neighbors to lighten that load before it ever arrives.
Preplanning is simply making your wishes known. It can start with jotting down a few thoughts, such as whether you prefer burial or cremation, what kind of service feels right, and which cemetery you would choose. Even those who aren’t sure where to begin can sit down with a funeral director, who will explain service options, merchandise choices, and payment options.
The benefits reach far beyond paperwork. When wishes are clear, families are spared the tension that can come when one relative wants one thing, and another wants something else. Many families also choose to pre-fund their plans through a preneed policy, life insurance, or other payment options, easing the money worries that often follow a loss. Most of all, preplanning gives loved ones room to do what matters most: grieve, remember, and begin to heal sooner.
Ligon & Bobo has earned that trust over time. The funeral home has served the community since 1920, and since 1938 it has welcomed families inside the historic Caruthers home on West Main Street. The house was completed in 1828 by Henry Reiff, the same builder behind Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. A chapel was added in 1948 so families could gather for services right there, in a warm, homelike setting.
For those ready to take the first step, a secure online preplanning form and a helpful checklist are available on the funeral home’s website. It is a small act of love today that becomes a lasting gift tomorrow.
Contact Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home
(615) 444-2142
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