Most of us plan for the possible misfortunes of life, yet few of us prepare for the inevitable.

Many individuals and families are making the decision to prearrange their funerals before the need arises. Prearranging your funeral gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your wishes will be respected down to the last detail. Investing in prearrangements is not only comforting for you, but also for your family, as it lifts the burden of arranging a funeral during their difficult time.

Prearrangement is the planning of funeral services before the need arises, often years before the death occurs. A funeral director records your preferences for the type of Funeral Service desired, the type of casket desired, and information about family history & surviving relatives.

Every detail about the Funeral Service is covered. You and your family receive a copy of the preferences, and the funeral home keeps a copy as well. Therefore, at the time of death, a phone call is made to the funeral home and we initiate the arrangements all according to your plan.

Prearrangement also gives you the option to prepay. Prepayment alleviates financial concerns, preventing an unnecessary burden at a time of loss, because it ensures funds are available when needed.

For New York residents, a helpful brochure entitled "Before Prepaying Your Funeral, Know Your Rights" is available from the New York State Department of Health.

As with other details, we are available to answer any questions you may have regarding prearrangements and prepayments.