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Rader Funeral Home Daleville


What You Should Expect When Considering Funeral Packages

Being the individual with responsibility for making arrangements when a close family member dies can be stressful and emotional. It is a unique experience every time someone has to take on this responsibility. However, it can be much easier if the deceased has taken time to investigate funeral packages and set up their own plan.

One of the main advantages is that you specify exactly what you would like. You plan the type of service you want down to the smallest details and perhaps more importantly, make your wishes known if you want to be buried, interred or cremated. Unless you have made your family fully aware of your wishes, it can and often does become an area of conflict.

It is not unusual to have a family plot or vault in a graveyard. As the plot or vault belongs to the family, it needs to be a joint decision as to who is entitled to use it. The funeral director can purchase a plot on behalf of the family as part of a plan.

You may choose to pay for your arrangements in advance, or you can set money aside to be paid after the event. However keep in mind that prices are more likely to increase in the intervening years than decrease. You should review the costs and your arrangements every few years.

If you decide to pay in advance, read the contract carefully. Know exactly what you are paying for and how increased costs will impact on your arrangements. You also need to find out how your fund will be used or invested until the money is required.

The legal requirements set out by the state for the selling funeral packages vary from one state to another. Prior to paying money into a fund it is advisable to check the rules applicable in the state you reside in.


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