A funeral reaffirms the value of a life lived. While there is grief, there is also joy.

The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences of a person''s lifetime. The sense of loss, disbelief and helplessness can be overwhelming.

If you have ever made funeral arrangements for someone you loved, you know it involves mountainous decisions that you must live with the rest of your life. All of this pressure on what is one of the worst days of your life.

You have the power to make things easier for your loved ones. Funeral Prearrangement can relieve the emotional and financial burden from your survivors.

WHAT IS FUNERAL PREARRANGEMENT?

Quite simply it's the process of planning your funeral before the need arises. By meeting with an L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory Advance Funeral Planning Professional, you can plan every aspect of your funeral, from the type of service or memorial, to music, flowers and more.

Every year more people plan their funerals in advance. In the year 2000 alone, over four and a half million people nationwide will arrange and prefund their funerals. By the year 2010, half of the funeral performed in the United States will have been planned in advance.

WHY SHOULD I PLAN AHEAD?

*  To relieve an emotional burden from
    your loved ones.

*  To have a written expression of your
    own personal funeral wishes.

*  To eliminate family disagreements on
    what should be done.

*  To relieve a financial burden from
    those you love.

*  To insure you will have things
    performed "your way".

*  To achieve Peace of Mind!
       
WHAT ABOUT FUNERAL COSTS?

Funeral costs are determined by many factors, most of which are controlled by the selections of the family. Basic costs to L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory for professional services, administrative costs, salaries, supplies and merchandise are figured into the cost of a funeral. Just like the food you eat, clothes you wear and house you live in, funeral costs rise with inflation. In fact, history has shown that funeral costs usually double every fifteen years.

There are many options available regarding services and merchandise that can provide you with nearly any level of funeral expense. Prices of caskets, vaults and urns vary with their material and quality of construction.

Whatever your choices are, by choosing to plan ahead and prefund your funeral, you can be sure in the knowledge that your loved ones will not have to pay for your selected funeral service and merchandise when the time comes. There are different plans offered where the services and merchandise are inflation proof.

HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?

We would be happy to meet with you at no cost or obligation to talk specifically about your individual needs and to discuss how funeral prearrangement can benefit you and your loved ones.                            

All the arrangements can be made at one time in our funeral home or in the comfort of your own home.

If you are waiting for "just the right moment" to arrange your funeral, someone you love will probably be making these decisions for you. For a free complimentary packet about pre-planning, please include your name, address, and phone number when you click on the Contact Us icon. Thank you for the opportunity to extend our services.