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Below is a list of questions and responses that we commonly receive at the funeral home. We will continue to include any new questions in this section that we feel would be helpful to others.

If you have a question that has not been covered in this site we would like to hear from you. You may use the "Ask the Director" section of our site to forward your question or comments to us.

If you would prefer to call us on the telephone, our staff would be pleased to provide an answer to any funeral related matter you may have. If we do not have the answer immediately, we will find it for you and contact you the minute the information is in our hands.

1. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PREPLAN YOUR FUNERAL?
 
2. WHY WOULD YOU PREARRANGE A FUNERAL?
 

Question #1WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO PREPLAN YOUR FUNERAL?
Answer:The best time to begin making your prearrangements is now, while you're thinking about it. While some people in their 40's and 50's may think it's too early to preplan, people who do say that prearranging their funerals is smart financial planning and gives them added peace of mind knowing they aren't leaving this burden to family members. By taking time now to collect cost information and calmly making choices related to your own funeral arrangements, you'll be protecting your family against the stress of having to make these decisions at a time of extreme emotional stress. This way you can carefully choose specific items you want and need ... and pay for them now. Prepaid Investments through funeral homes allows families to fund their funerals in advance through different investment vehicles.

Question #2WHY WOULD YOU PREARRANGE A FUNERAL?
Answer:THE SIX COMMON REASONS FOR PREARRANGING FUNERALS:
Today, more individuals and families are making the decision to prearrange their funerals than ever before. Because of the factors such as inflation, fewer extended family members living close by, and other changes in our society, planning your own funeral can make a lot of sense. In a recent survey, these were the most common reasons people gave for prearranging their own funerals:

Lets your wishes be known.
Reduces stress for friends and family at an already emotional time.
Saves money
Guarantees your family will never have to pay more for your funeral - no matter what happens with inflation.
Shows you care.
Relieves your loved ones of the financial responsibility.