The term preplanning is in standard use in the funeral industry. As trivial as it is, if using language properly is trivial, then the term preplanning is a poor and improper use of the English language. This annoys me. Yes, I know I make mistakes, too, but I am not an entire industry advertising a service that blatantly displays my ignorance. When I first started my business I used the term too, because I wanted people to recognize one of my services. But I couldn't keep it up, and now I use the terms planning ahead or advanced planning. It's not like I want to fit in with the gang, and I have to explain what my services are anyway. So now, perhaps, it will bother you too when you read it. Sorry.
Along these lines, and following up on my last posting, the Illinois FDA that lost 40 million dollars in its pre-paid funeral trust does have insurance to reimburse the trust. Yes, the board members lives are insured to recover the funds. I love the irony of this.
