Why is a Pre-Need option more expensive than an At-Need casket purchase?
Over the years the price of of steel, manufacturing and gas will go up with inflation. Even though the costs will increase, your casket price is locked in and you will not need to pay anything more. The additional cost helps offset the cost of inflation.
- What is your policy on pre-purchases and storage until needed?
You can pre-purchase a casket and lock in today's prices. Whether you need it 5, 10, 20+ years from now, you will not have to pay any anything more. Once you pay, you will be guaranteed your casket in writing with a contract. You will not need to store the casket yourself. When you need it, then ...
- What happens if I pre-pay and your company is sold or goes out of business?
On a pre-need contract, 90% of the money you pay is put into a trust fund that cannot be used by our company. The other 10% is for administrative fees. If the company was sold or went out of business, the 90% that was in a trust fund would be refunded to you.
- What happens if casket prices increase?
By pre-paying for your casket, you can lock it in at today's lower price. Once your casket is paid for your total price of the casket will never increase. You will not have to pay anything more.
- What are the advantages of pre-paying for a casket?
The biggest advantage is locking in the price. You can always expect prices to go up on products. If you paid for a casket now at $2999, that same casket may cost $4500 or more in a few years. Other benefits include: Benefits to Pre-Purchasing your Casket: 1. Locks in the price. You or your fami ...
- If I pre-pay, will you charge me more money years down the road?
No. If you pre-pay, your casket price is locked in. Even if we raise our prices over the years, we still cannot charge you an additional fee for the casket.
- Do you have a payment plan or financing?
At this time we do not have a payment plan, however we are discussing that possibility. Keep checking back.
- Can the casket be purchased now and delivered at time of death? i.e. In 20 years?
Yes. It would be a pre-paid funeral contract where you would pay upfront. Then the casket would only be be shipped to you when you needed it. Just let us know what funeral home to ship it to and when you want it there.
