--- title: Burial & Cemetery Planning | Interment Advisors description: Plan burial and cemetery arrangements with Ben Cohn in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, so your loved ones face fewer decisions while grieving. image: https://www.intermentadvisors.com/hubfs/interment-advisors/interment-advisors-cemetery-pre-planning-california-golden-hills.webp --- [Skip to content](https://www.intermentadvisors.com#main-content) [![Interment Advisors](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/interment-advisors/06-logo-transparent.png?width=126&height=84&name=06-logo-transparent.png)](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/) Serving Alameda and Contra Costa Counties [How it works](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/#how-it-works)[Our services](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/#services)[About us](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/#about-us) Menu [How it works](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/#how-it-works)[Our services](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/#services)[About us](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/#about-us) ![](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/interment-advisors/interment-advisors-cemetery-pre-planning-california-golden-hills.webp?width=1536&height=1024&name=interment-advisors-cemetery-pre-planning-california-golden-hills.webp) Personalized guidance for interment planning # Make interment arrangements now so *your loved ones* won’t have to later Ben Cohn helps you plan your final resting place, so your loved ones aren’t left making unfamiliar arrangements while grieving. [Start your free planning checklist →](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/burial-planning-checklist) For yourself, your partner, or a parent you love. Includes a free 15-minute introductory consultation. ## What is interment planning? Interment means placing someone’s remains in their final resting place. Planning ahead means choosing that place and arranging the related goods and services before they are needed. Grave Burial of a body or cremated remains. Crypt Placement of a casket or, where offered, an urn. Niche A space for an urn containing cremated remains. Other options also exist. Your wishes, beliefs, family circumstances, and location help shape what is right for you. - **Understand arrangements and costs**Explore options, ask questions, and make informed decisions. - **Make your wishes known**Give the people handling your affairs clear direction. - **Lessen the burden on loved ones**Make arrangements now so they have less to manage later. ## You don’t need every answer to begin. **Start with a conversation, not a commitment.** Complete the free planning checklist, then discuss your situation and next steps in a complimentary 15-minute consultation. You can use what you learn to continue independently or choose additional support from Ben. 1. 1 ### Complete your free planning checklist Share what you have arranged, what matters to you, and the questions you would like to discuss. 2. 2 ### Talk through your next steps Use the free 15-minute consultation to discuss your situation and decide whether personal guidance would help. 3. 3 ### Get support with cemetery visits If you continue with a paid package, Ben helps you prepare for meetings, accompanies you, and reviews your options afterward. Know what to ask before you commit. Understand what cemetery prices include, which requirements apply, and what to ask before deciding. [Start your planning checklist →](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/burial-planning-checklist) ## Choose the support you need. If you would like personal guidance through cemetery visits, choose the package that fits your plans. ### One cemetery visit $795 - Preparation before the meeting. - One accompanied cemetery visit. - Review immediately afterward. ### Two cemetery visits $1,295 - Preparation before each meeting. - Two accompanied cemetery visits. - Review immediately after each visit. ### Two visits + final advisory $1,595 - Preparation before each meeting. - Two accompanied cemetery visits. - Review immediately after each visit. - Final advisory meeting for decision-making and next steps. Advisory fees cover Ben’s guidance. Cemetery property, goods, and services are purchased separately. [Start your planning checklist →](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/burial-planning-checklist) ![Ben Cohn, Principal of Interment Advisors](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/interment-advisors/04-ben-cohn.webp?width=675&height=675&name=04-ben-cohn.webp) ## About us Ben Cohn, Principal Ben has experience in cemetery administration and operations, as well as working directly with families making interment arrangements. He brings a philosophical approach to conversations about life and death, making room for thoughtful discussions about family and what matters most. Ben holds a B.A. with a Concentration in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology. He lives in Danville with his wife, Sara, their children, Charlotte and Atticus, and the family dog, Ollie. ## What would your family still need to arrange? A will, life insurance, or a funeral preference may still leave decisions about your final resting place. Cemetery planning addresses the location and related goods and services, whether you’re considering burial or a place for cremated remains. ![Grandparents with their adult daughter and granddaughter, together outdoors](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/interment-advisors/interment-advisors-family-cemetery-planning-generations.webp?width=1536&height=1024&name=interment-advisors-family-cemetery-planning-generations.webp) Rooted in family ## They’ll be grieving. Give them fewer decisions to make. Choosing a resting place. Comparing costs. Arranging payment. These are decisions your loved ones may otherwise face while grieving, sometimes without knowing what you would have wanted. Planning ahead lets you share your wishes and address arrangements now, giving them more room to support each other and remember you. ## Frequently asked questions. What do pre-need and immediate-need mean? Pre-need planning means making interment arrangements before a death. Immediate-need arrangements are made after a death, usually by the family or whoever is handling the person’s affairs. Ben’s service focuses on pre-need planning. How is this different from funeral planning? Funeral planning addresses services and arrangements surrounding a death. Interment planning focuses on the final resting place. The two are connected, but arranging one does not necessarily complete the other. Are the checklist and consultation really free? Yes. The planning checklist and the 15-minute introductory consultation are free, with no obligation to purchase a package. You can use what you learn to continue on your own. Why plan if I’m healthy? Planning ahead gives you time to ask questions, compare options, and share your wishes. You can participate in decisions someone else may otherwise need to make after your death. What if I don’t feel ready to talk about this? You don’t have to make every decision at once. Start with your questions and what matters to you. Ben helps you find a manageable next step. I have a will and life insurance. Do I still need to consider this? It helps to check what is actually arranged. Your loved ones may still need to choose a final resting place, understand your preferences, and arrange the related purchases and services. What if I want to be cremated? Cremation is one decision. You may also want to consider where your remains will rest, whether in a cemetery, at home, or through scattering or another option. Each choice raises different practical questions. Ben can help you identify what to ask about the options you are considering. My family lives in different places. How do I choose a location? There may not be an obvious answer. Ben can help you consider family ties, distance, personal wishes, and the practical questions involved in your options. What if my partner and I want different things? Different wishes are a reason to begin the conversation. Ben makes room for each person’s preferences and helps you explore relevant cemetery options. Why use an advisor when I can contact a cemetery myself? You can contact cemeteries directly. Ben’s paid packages add preparation before meetings, accompaniment during the included visits, and a review afterward to help you consider what you learned. Does Ben’s fee include cemetery purchases? No. His packages cover advisory support and the specified accompanied visits. Cemetery property, goods, and services are purchased separately. What if I move after making arrangements? Transfer, cancellation, and refund terms vary by provider and purchase. These are important questions to ask before committing. Do not assume an arrangement can automatically move with you. Can planning ahead help with costs? Some cemeteries offer advance-planning discounts or payment options. Availability and terms vary. Exploring these ahead of time gives you a chance to understand costs and consider how to pay. ![](https://www.intermentadvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/interment-advisors/interment-advisors-cemetery-planning-readiness-check-oak-tree.webp?width=1536&height=1024&name=interment-advisors-cemetery-planning-readiness-check-oak-tree.webp) ## Your Free Burial Planning Checklist A few questions about your wishes, existing arrangements, and what matters to you. 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