Pre-Arrangement Considerations
The decision to preplan your funeral is a loving gesture for those you leave behind, relieving them of the decision-making during a stressful time. It is a process that allows you to make specific choices, such as music, flowers, and type of service for your funeral based on your personal preferences. Preplanning also allows you to set aside funeral funding so your family will not have to deal with monetary considerations.
Meet with one of our funeral directors to explore your options. During the prearrangement conference, you or your legal representative will select the funeral service and merchandise you would like from the funeral home's "General Price List". Once your details have been finalized, your funeral director will prepare a preneed agreement for you to review.
If you choose to prefund your funeral arrangements your money is protected. More than any other state, consumers in New York who prefund their funerals have their money protected by what are truly the strongest preneed laws in the nation. These laws, require that such funds be deposited in an interest bearing trust account where the principal and interest remain the property of the consumer. If your account is revocable, upon written request, you may withdraw the principal and interest at any time without penalty. You may also change your selection of merchandise or type of arrangements at any time for any reason.