FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

AT-NEED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Occurs when a funeral service provider is contacted by surviving family members, trusted friend, or trustee of an estate to begin the process of planning funeral arrangements. It is at this time families are required to make decisions regarding the type of services they prefer as well as the final disposition of their loved one. Funeral service providers assist families in planning the services, contacting insurance companies, places of employment, securing places of worship,or other venues, as well as other services or merchandise essential to complete the arrangement process. At-Need arrangements most often require payment of the funeral contract within a specified period agreed upon prior to the funeral, memorial, or burial services.

PRE-NEED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

May be referred to as “Pre-planning”. For those individuals who wish to plan the funeral services for themselves or a loved one prior to the death occurring. Pre-Need funeral plans can be made at any time and offer many advantages for the living and subsequently the deceased person in whom the arrangements will be made. Funeral Service providers, as well as cemetery consultants, may help individuals to in pre-planning for yourself or other family members. Pre-planning worksheets, how-to guides, and other interactive tools can be made available to families to help begin the process. The advantages of pre-planning provide locked-in pricing on goods and services to ensure the final wishes of the deceased are honored.

5 REASONS TO PRE-PLAN

1. You want to ease the burden of planning your services for your family.

2. You want to assume financial responsibility for your funeral.

3. You want your family to have the benefit of a meaningful funeral.

4. You want your final wishes to be respected and followed.

6. You want to be self-reliant and ensure your final affairs are in
order at the time of your passing.