Lynda Mathews is our Advance Planning Specialist.
She is experienced and caring with a unique ability to listen to your
needs and design plans that will serve you and your family now, and in
the future.
Lynda can help you make informative decisions, gather the vital statistic information that is necessary when a death occurs, and record your wishes. She is current with all of the laws regarding burial and cremation, as well as the social security and veteran benefits that are available.
Advance Planning is a free service that we provide to our community.
Advance Planning is an honorable thing to do.
Most people would rather make their own funeral
arrangements than leave the burden to family members.
Yet, often we
don't get around to it...
Every day we see families that are struggling to cope with the deep loss of a loved one.
They are not prepared emotionally, and very often financially, to take care of even the basic funeral arrangements.
They feel guilty when they don't have the funds to cover their loved one's wishes and they tend to overspend.
Sometimes, they are not aware of what the deceased's wishes were.
They most always have to go home and look up death certificate information.
When a loved one has passed, it is a time for families to come together and support each other, but often there is disagreement that can cause hurt feelings and separation of family that lasts for years...
Funeral costs across the country tend to double every 10 years. Will your family be prepared?
People tell me all the time that I have a difficult job.... the most difficult part for me and for most families is the money.
For me, talking with families about finding money to cover charges when they are already hurting, is just not fair...
Often, it is hard for families to come up with enough money to cover even the simplest wishes.
With Advance Funeral Planning it doesn't have to be that way.
Benefits of Prepaid Burial & Cremation Plans:
- Prevent argument, expense, and uncertainty.
- Guarantee that today's funeral costs will cover your wishes for the rest of your life.
- Assure that your wishes will be followed.
When your wishes are written down and prepaid, a funeral home is obligated by law to faithfully carry them out as
they are written. Changes can only be made with your written permission.
- Transfer your plan to other funeral homes in the event that you should be traveling or move from the area.
- Pre-pay as a single payment or with an affordable payment plan.
Most of the time, if death should occur while you are making payments, the balance will be paid off for you.
- Protect your other assets allowing your spouse to reorganize and continue their quality of life without hardship.
- Prepaid cremation and burial plans do not count as an asset for those on state assistance.
Take advantage of our no obligation consultation to get the answers to your questions and find out your options and so that you have the information you need to make good choices for you.
Your family will be thankful that you took the time. Advance Planning is truly a blessing for all.
Call or e-mail Lynda to schedule a consultation.
Chapel of the Lakes: (707) 263-0357 or 994-5611
Cell Phone: 707-272-5568