preneed meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

preneed

adj

Etymology From pre- + need.

Arranged before a need arises.

Some agreements with third-party preneed sales companies require the funeral provider to enter into a noncompetition clause with the seller.1988, Howard C Raether, The Funeral director's practice management handbook:

noun

Etymology From pre- + need.

A service purchased and arranged before the need for it arises.

But what I see as much more important for our funeral pre-needs is that we have made preparation for where we will spend eternity.2016, Molly Stringer, That's the Way It Is: Just Checking In:

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