PRE-ARRANGEMENTS

Isn’t it strange that we plan for most of life’s milestones…a home, a vehicle, retirement, but we avoid planning for our own funeral services. For most of us, the funeral is the most expensive unplanned expenditure we make. Sometime, someplace we must all face the inevitability of death and planning in advance for our funeral has many advantages. Ease the family’s stress… Planning ahead may seem like a difficult topic to discuss, but imagine how difficult it will be for your loved ones at the time of need. Pre-planning will save your family some of the stress they will be feeling and will allow them more time to share memories and celebrate your life, instead of spending countless emotion-filled hours planning for services, merchandise, cemeteries and more. Have it your way… When you pre-plan, you will have peace of mind knowing your wishes are being carried out. This way your family and loved ones are not burdened with difficult choices and unnecessary expenses. One of the normal feelings associated with death is guilt. Bereaved persons often feel that they should have been nicer to the deceased. Because of a tendency to overspend in order to wash away some of the guilt, no major financial commitment should be made at such a time. Pre-planning is a great gift of love. Funding at today’s prices… Pre-payment is not required when making pre-arrangements, however there certainly are benefits to pre-payment. It is estimated that funeral costs double every 10 years. By planning and funding now, you can help protect yourself and your loved ones from inflation. There are many options for funding so that the deceased savings and life insurance policies will be there for their family’s future, not funeral expenses. FUNDING Many individuals choose to pre-pay or finance their funeral services in advance. This eases the financial burden on your family at a difficult and stressful time. At Welch Funeral & Memorial Center, our staff is trained and experienced in providing you with all the information you and your family need to pre-plan your service. We spend as much time with you and your family as you need and are available at any time to answer any questions or make any changes. Funding Options… The Fortis Family offers policies: Welch Funeral & Memorial Center offers prearrangement plans with payment options ranging from paid in full to monthly deduction from an account of your choice for up to 10 years. For more information regarding this ever growing popular option with The Fortis Family, please click here or contact us. It’s Up to You… Whatever you decide, our staff here at the Welch Funeral & Memorial Center will meet with you at your home or our home and at your convenience, go over your options and your wishes and help make your arrangements in writing, as instructed by you. It is a time to gather information, such as relatives names (this insures correct information), list any scripture, favorite verse, music, etc. that you would like at your service, prepare obituary, if desired and any other information that you care to give us to make your service a personal celebration of your life. More Information… We’ll be happy to provide you with more information and contact you at your convenience, to meet and discuss options without any commitment or obligation on your part.