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Funeral pre-planning can be a complex process, but there
is no one more qualified to answer your funeral pre-planning
questions than an experienced licensed funeral director.
Our combined years of experience and training provide us
with the knowledge required to assist you in making informed
decisions about your funeral pre-planning requirements. Contact
us about:
- Traditional burial services
- Cremation services
- Pre-Planning arrangements
- Cemetery property
- Monument selection
A family discussion of funeral planning, although sensitive,
can be a very satisfying experience for you and the ones you
love. It allows you to share feelings about various aspects
of funeral services and inform others of your personal preferences.
It provides an opportunity to put all your affairs in order
in a relaxed, unhurried manner.
Remember that a funeral is one of the most personal, emotional
occasions your family will ever share and there are many elements
you will want to consider. By planning in advance, you can
ensure that the decisions you make are satisfying to everyone
involved.
At Markwell & Son, our combined years of experience and
training provide us with the knowledge required to assist
you in making informed decisions about your funeral pre-planning
requirements. Please do not hesitate to request whatever personal
touches or specialized services you and your family might
wish to include. The following are some of the points you
will want to consider when pre-arranging a service.
- Casket or Urn Selection: We offer a wide selection of
styles and colors at different price levels so that our
families may make a selection that is both appealing and
affordable. Each of our funeral directors is prepared to
answer all your questions regarding the materials and features
of the merchandise we offer.
- Flowers and Charitable Donations: After you have selected
a casket or urn, you may wish to also record your preference
of flowers. In this way you can ensure that the flowers
placed on your casket will complement its beauty. If you
prefer that memorial gifts be made to a favorite charity,
this information should be recorded.
- Ceremonies: Religion and faith can provide much comfort
at the time of a death. In planning ahead, it may be meaningful
to express your preferences for religious ceremonies or
rituals. Fulfilling these wishes for you might hold special
significance for those who are left behind.
- Music: Music is certainly a personal and individual art
form. Perhaps you have a favorite hymn or other song you
wish to include in your funeral arrangements. Here again,
music that reminds loved ones of your unique personality
or lifestyle can contribute much to a positive funeral experience.
- Time and Location: Our funeral home offers flexibility
in establishing times and locations for various aspects
of funeral services. If you wish to have a ceremony conducted
in a special place such as a nature retreat, or, if a certain
time of day appeals to you most, record this information
so that your loved ones will know. We are happy to work
with families in making special arrangements of this kind,
at the time of need.
Planning for Peace of Mind
Once you’ve made your decisions, you tell us exactly
what funeral service you wish. We’ll help you put it
in writing. Then there’s no doubt about your expressed
wishes. Your loved ones won’t need to ask: Did we do
the right thing? Is it what he or she wanted? Did we forget
anything? The directions you leave can be as general or as
specific as you wish.
Arranging for Payment
While you record your preferences regarding the funeral service
and merchandise, you can also specify how your funeral will
be paid. In this regard, several options exist. Your service
can be prepaid to a trust through a funeral director. You
can also prepay by means of an insurance policy to cover all
funeral expenses. Many different policies and options are
available.
Expenses may also be handled through your estate. Thus, the
executor according to the directions of the Will would handle
expenses for the funeral and other estate matters.
Of course, you don’t need to specify any method of
payment if you simply wish to record your preferences regarding
the funeral. In this case, one of our funeral directors would
be happy to record these preferences in an information file,
which can be updated at any time.
If you have questions regarding any aspect of funeral planning,
please fell free to contact one of the funeral directors at
Markwell & Son for more information.
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