preneed

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ need.

Adjective

preneed (not comparable)

1. Arranged before a need arises.
   • 1988, Howard C Raether, The Funeral director's practice management handbook:

     Some agreements with third-party preneed sales companies require the funeral provider to enter into a noncompetition clause with the seller.

Alternative forms

• pre-need

Synonyms

• advance

Noun

preneed (plural preneeds)

1. A service purchased and arranged before the need for it arises.
   • 2016, Molly Stringer, That's the Way It Is: Just Checking In:

     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.

Anagrams

• preened, reed pen