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# pre-need arrangements

noun phrase (pre-need arrangements, plural); funeral industry jargon

«pre-need arrangements» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, jargon) planning and paying for your own funeral before you die.

### In the lessons

Funeral companies, mainly in the USA, use it to sell funeral plans without mentioning death directly. Jargon register, mainly USA.

### Examples

- Grandma made pre-need arrangements so the family wouldn't have to pay.
- The funeral home offers pre-need arrangements.
- «Pre-need» means before you need it — that is, before you die.
- Pre-need arrangements can be paid monthly.
- The advert for pre-need arrangements was very calm and gentle.
- Many people find pre-need arrangements give them peace of mind.

### Note

It does not say «funeral» but means it. Plain words: prepaid funeral plan.