Pre-arrangements
You may contact Tammie Willis or Robert Chambers our Pre-Planning Funeral Specialists, with any of your questions regarding pre-arrangements.
Making your funeral arrangements now ensures that your personal wishes are in writing and also relieves your family of the burden of making these important decisions while under stress.
Phone: 706-226-4002
Email: info@pondersfuneralhome.com
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The Individual Estate Record
Ask how you can receive The Individual Estate Record at absolutely no cost to you.This booklet has been designed to help you plan ahead. It contains
- a checklist of important documents and their whereabouts
- a sheet for planning the details of your funeral
You can use this booklet to discuss the details of funeral planning with your family. You will find comfort in the knowledge that your personal wishes are being fulfilled and that many unnecessary financial and emotional difficulties will be minimized.
You can take the opportunity to talk about pre-arrangements which will allow you to freeze prices at today's cost as a hedge against future rising costs and inflation. However, you are under no obligation to do so.
Here are the answers to some questions that you might have about prearrangement:
What is pre-arrangement?
Why pre-arrange?
What questions do I ask when pre-arranging?
Does my medical history affect my ability to pre-arrange?
Does a pre-arrangement require immediate funding?
Are discount plans available?
How can I pre-arrange?
What is pre-arrangement?
Pre-arrangement is the planning of funeral service details and selection of merchandise in
advance of need.
Service details include professional and staff service, facilities, equipment and
motor vehicles utilized.
Merchandize includes caskets, vaults or grave liners, urns, clothing and other specifics
to do with the direst needs of each particular family.
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Why pre-arrange?
Pre-arranging is an important step in overall estate planning. By pre-arranging you will:
- have the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family will be spared from having to make
difficult decisions at a time of deep personal loss.
- guarantee funeral costs at today's price insuring that no future additional funds are necessary.
- protect life insurance and additional assets for uses other than funeral expenses.
- guarantee the quality of service that you feel is most appropriate for you and your family.
- assure and guarantee that services will be provided even though funds may be eventually depleted due to Medicaid.
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What questions do I ask when pre-arranging?
Pre-arranging allows you to take your time in deciding what is best for you and your family. The following are important questions to ask when prearranging:
- If I pay today, is the price of my funeral guaranteed?
- Will my funds be placed with a funding company of reputable standing?
- In the event my death occurs in another city, will my funds be transferred to that city to cover
the costs of my funeral without penalty?
- Will my family receive any excess funds that may be remaining once my funeral has been paid for?
At Ponders Funeral Home
The Answer is YES!
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Does my medical history affect my ability to pre-arrange?
No, your medical history does not affect your ability to pre-arrange your funeral.
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Does a pre-arrangement require immediate funding?
The pre-arrangement can be paid in full at the time the contracts are signed or through a payment program of three, five, seven or ten years.
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Are discount plans available?
Discount plans are available with Ponders Funeral Home. Ask for details about this special plan.
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How can I pre-arrange?
Contact Ponders Funeral Home. Our personnel have been specially trained to provide professional counseling and advice concerning all areas of pre-arrangement.
We will prepare an estimate based on your selection and we can then calculate your costs based on this
total, the trust plan and the payment mode at this time of consultation.
For more information you may call us at 706-226-4002 or send us an e-mail at info@pondersfuneralhome.com.
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