Does the price I pay today in advance for funeral, cremation or cemetery merchandise stay the same?
Generally yes, if the merchandise is manufactured and delivered at the time you pay in advance. If the merchandise is an urn or cemetery marker, you can store the merchandise at home or have it placed ahead of time at your permanent memorial. If the merchandise is large, like a casket, it may be impractical to store it at home. Because we have no control over our cost of delivering merchandise in the future, there may be additional charges at that time if the merchandise was not initially delivered to you. Will I pay income taxes on money held in trust? Possibly, however each individuals personal finances are different and you should check with your financial advisor or accountant. If I have an insurance policy to help cover funeral expenses, can I assign it to any funeral home I want? Yes, even if you have made arrangements elsewhere, you always have the right to change it. We specialize in assisting you with filing the claim with the insurance company. Who obtains the death certifica
