Pre-Planning
PRE-PLANNING | CONTROLLING FUNERAL COSTS
Why preplan your funeral arrangements?
| 1. | Allows you to make your wishes known, so your loved ones won't have to guess. They won't be left wondering if they did the right things. |
| 2. | Relieves surviving family members of some of the emotional burdens associated with making funeral arrangement decisions. |
| 3. | Allows for a less stressful environment, without time constraints, to make important decisions. |
| 4. | Gives you a chance to personalize your funeral and make it a tribute to the life you lived. It's a great way to get your loved ones involved and makes it a more positive experience. |
More than 80 percent of Americans age 30 and older think funeral planning is a good idea.
Although it is possible to make these arrangements with-out pre-paying, many families choose to take care of the final expenses in advance. Why?
| 1. | Prepaying relieves surviving family members of the financial burden associated with final expenses. |
| 2. | Allows you the opportunity to determine exactly how much to spend for services. |
| 3. | Protects assets from confiscation due to long-term care expenses. |
| 4. | Transfers the risk of inflation of funeral costs to the funeral home. |
| 5. | Offers the opportunity to pay for the final expenses in installments. |
How do I Begin?
We provide trained and licensed counselors to assist you with making arrangements in advance. There is no cost or pressure associated with making advance plans. We strive to inform you about all the options available so you can make informed decisions regarding what is best for you and your family. To schedule an appointment or ask questions, please call Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory at 641-423-0924. Or you may start with our on-line pre-arrangement form. Just complete the information and submit the form.
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