Advance Planning/Prearranging
More and more people are realizing the advantages of pre-arranging their funerals. The process is simple and the benefit to loved ones left to handle the arrangements is well recognized. The benefits are numerous: pre-planning allows you to express your own wishes; your funeral plan is transferable in case you move away; it relieves your family of the financial burden. By relieving your family of decisions at a difficult time, you are showing your love and respect for their needs.
Pre-arranging ensures that your wishes are precisely followed, while your family is not burdened with the task of making emotionally difficult decisions. Funding can be arranged to cover funeral costs so that no financial burden remains. This is particularly imperative if someone is about to go into a nursing care facility. If you simply wish to make your choices in advance and keep them on file, we are able to help you with this at no charge. We would be honored to talk with you in our offices or in your home. Please call us at 814-445-5698 to make arrangements with one of our licensed professionals.
You can also choose to start your advance planning now by filling out our convenient Online Pre-Arrangement Form.
FAQ's
What's the difference between preplanning and prearranging/funding a service?
Preplanning is the process of selecting the merchandise and services and placing them on file at a funeral home, thereby alleviating some of the emotional strain for survivors. Prearranging involves payment for the selections to help reduce the financial burden for the family, and helps guard against inflation.
If I prearrange my funeral service now, what happens if I decide to move?
Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home has the ability to take care of someone's funeral arrangements regardless of where the death occurs, even if it be in another state or country. Prefunded funerals are completely transferable; however is it not guaranteed another funeral home will honor the costs in the prearranged contract.
What considerations should I make before preplanning my funeral?
When prearranging your funeral it is important to gather your family information i.e. geneology, activities, date and place of birth, It is also good to sit down with your family and discuss any ideas you and they might have for preplanning the funeral.
How much does a funeral cost?
The cost of a funeral is determined by a family's choices in three different areas:
Services (professional services, staffing, equipment and facilities, automobiles, etc.)
Cash Advances (for services provided by others such as obituaries, grave openings, honorarium and newspaper notices).
Ultimately, the price of the funeral is determined by the combination of goods and services selected by the family. The funeral directors at Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home will assist you in planning a personalized and dignified service to fit both your family's needs and budget.
What if I go into a nursing home?
It is imperative that a person prearranges their funeral service prior to going into a nursing home. This insures there will always be money set aside to take care of a person's funeral costs.
