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FUNERAL COSTS
A funeral or cremation service – in its broadest sense – includes all of the professional services of the funeral director and staff, the use of the facilities, equipment, motor vehicles and desired merchandise. The total cost will vary according to your own selections.
Our funeral directors will freely explain the entire range of pricing for all of the items of the service, and will encourage you to select only those services and merchandise which you desire. Our funeral directors will also share your concern that the items you select are appropriate and within your means.
We encourage you to talk frankly with our funeral directors about costs and pricing information at any time. Every effort will be made to accommodate you with a method of payment that will be responsive to your particular circumstance.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
You may be surprised to learn about potential sources of financial assistance for your family:
U.S. Social Security Death Benefits – A one-time payment of $255 is payable to the surviving spouse if he or she was living with the beneficiary at the time of death, OR if living apart, was eligible for Social Security benefits on the beneficiary's earnings record for the month of death. If there is no surviving spouse, the payment is made to a child who was eligible for benefits on the beneficiary's earnings record in the month of death.
Veterans Administration – It is possible to obtain funds to help pay funeral / cremation and burial expenses of United States Veterans. If the death occurs in a V.A. Hospital, certain additional travel costs are allowable. You may also obtain a U.S. flag for the casket and a government headstone is also available. Interment without cost in a U.S. National Cemetery can be arranged if certain requirements are met. In some cases, the widow or survivor may also receive further benefits.
Union or Employer Pension Funds – These funds sometimes help to defray funeral / cremation costs. They may also allow a survivor a pension.
Insurance – Life, health and accident policies should be examined for benefits. Sometimes medical benefits from automobile insurance policies can be applied to funeral expenses. Your insurance agent and/or our funeral directors will be able to assist you in filing normal claims.
Fraternal Orders or Professional Groups – Funds may be available to you. These groups should be notified, and our experienced funeral directors can help.
Worker’s Compensation – Certain benefits may be available if the cause of death is related to the deceased’s employment. Laws and regulations may vary, but our funeral directors can refer you to the correct sources of information.
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