Reasons to Prearrange

A pre-arrangement is a gesture of love and concern for your family which assures them  they will not be burdened with all the important decisions which must be made at a time of great emotional distress, and will not be left with any unplanned financial responsibility.  Your wishes as to funeral and burial, degree of formality, persons involved, funeral costs and other related details are fulfilled.  Knowing that all the arrangements are complete, and that nothing is left undone, provides great peace of mind for you and the survivors you leave behind.

As funeral directors, we have no desire to see you go beyond your means in selecting an appropriate funeral.  As both compassionate and realistic individuals we also understand preferences you express now may be cost prohibitive in later years.  Because of this we would also like to introduce you to ways to financially provide for your funeral arrangements in advance.

Making a funeral prearrangement in advance may involve simply recording you family history of names, dates and places, or may include sharing general thoughts and instructions regarding the type of services you want.  Some families have very specific instructions about special details and want a more detailed prearrangement record.  Still other families want every detail to be taken care of and the arrangements to be completely paid for in advance.

Regardless of how detailed your prearrangement is or whether or not you fund your arrangements in advance, your family and you will benefit from the advantages of making arrangements in advance.

Making arrangements in advance:

• Eases the burden placed on your family at a most difficult time.
• Permits you to make decisions while you are clear-headed.
• Reduces emotional decision making and overspending.
• With the permission ofyour family, permits the initial planning of your arrangements to  begin if your family is out of town or not immediately available.
• Permits the funeralhome to provide your family  the very best care and professional service.
• Allows the ability to“change your mind” at any time in the future.

When the funeral pre-arrangements are funded in advance, the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home will ensure that the funeral costs selected today will be guaranteed regardless of rising inflation, service or merchandise costs.

You may read more about the options available to fund funeral prearrangements in advance by clicking here.

 

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