Frequently Asked Questions

Will Social security pay for the funeral expenses?

Social Security will not pay for funeral expenses. They will pay a small benefit to a surviving spouse or dependent children.

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Will the military pay for funeral expenses?

The military will pay for some expenses in some circumstances. A "DD214" or military discharge form is a vital source of information on the veteran. Information on that form is essential for the use of completing forms needed by the military and the funeral home to request for a marker, flag, military honors, benefits, and national cemetery qualifications.

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Can I prearrange my funeral or cremation service?

You can come in and make your wishes known on how you would like for your services to be conducted. You can prepay for the expenses or your requests can be recorded for later use.

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Why should I prearrange my Funeral?

When you prearrange your funeral you:

  • Relieve an emotional burden from those you love.
  • Express your own wishes.
  • relieve a financial burden from those you love if you prepay expenses.
  • Avoid conflicts among family and friends.

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Can I buy a vault or marker from you or do I have to buy it from the cemetery?

You can purchase the vault and marker from our funeral home for use in any cemetery. You do not have to purchase any merchandise from any cemetery. They can require that the opening and closing of the grave be done by them.

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