The Thoughtful Decision

Today, more people are recognizing that planning a funeral in advance of need demonstrates love and consideration toward their family members. It is a thoughtful decision that reduces the stress of indecision and uncertainty when death occurs.

We will take all of the time necessary to understand your needs and desires to help plan and facilitate the pre-planning process with you. Jennifer Iseneker will meet with you at a time that is convenient, and assist you in recording your wishes. You choose everything you want for your funeral: the type of funeral service, casket, burial vault, music, and flowers. Important obituary information will be recorded. Once you have made your selections, you will learn the payment options available to you. A record of your selections will be kept on file at the funeral home until needed.

Funding the pre-arranged service is a choice most people make to ease possible financial pressures on their family. Pre-funding allows you to pay for the funeral service at current prices. As your plan grows over time, it offsets inflation and should provide adequate funds for the future cost of the funeral.

If you would like to receive more information or further discuss preplannning, contact us directly by clicking here.

Common Questions Regarding Pre-Planning

What is a Preplanned Funeral?

A preplanned funeral is written plan, prior to death, in which individuals make their own arrangements for their funeral services and burial or cremation.

Why Preplan a Funeral?

It gives you comfort that your funeral will take place according to your own wishes. It eases the burden on your family members by:
dispersed family members.

relieving the stress of decision making at a time of grieving
removing the difficulty of making arrangements for geographically

Preplanning and prepaying can be financially beneficial by paying for a future funeral at today's prices.

Helpful Links:

SSI/Medicaid Information
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Medicaid/SSI
Preplanning/Prefunding A Funeral: Why and How
Consumer Checklist for Prefunding a Funeral (in pdf format)
Before Prepaying Your Funeral, Know Your Rights
A Consumers Guide to Arranging a Funeral
PrePlan Consumer Information Brochure
Personal and Financial Affairs Checklist for End-of-Life Planning

Effective January 1, 1997, New York State law mandates that all contracts for prefunded funerals executed by applicants for or recipients of Medicaid be irrevocable.