| Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home |
| Pre-Planning |
Making funeral arrangements in advance greatly reduces the burden and stress on a surviving loved one. Our funeral
directors are able to assist with the details and answer any questions you may have about government death benefits
and funeral planning.
We plan for every aspect of life (having a family, vacations, weddings, and retirement). We prepare for what might
happen such as accidents, floods, or fires. But, because most of us do not like to think about death -- we avoid making
important funeral decisions in advance. Now more than ever, it is important to plan ahead. Our way of life is more
complicated. Family members often live in different states, dealing with government agencies can be frustrating, and
the impact of inflation is felt by every household.
Family members making funeral arrangements immediately following a death often are confused and upset. Many
times, they do not have the information needed to claim benefits. Planning ahead prevents emotional overspending
and protects your family’s interests.
directors are able to assist with the details and answer any questions you may have about government death benefits
and funeral planning.
We plan for every aspect of life (having a family, vacations, weddings, and retirement). We prepare for what might
happen such as accidents, floods, or fires. But, because most of us do not like to think about death -- we avoid making
important funeral decisions in advance. Now more than ever, it is important to plan ahead. Our way of life is more
complicated. Family members often live in different states, dealing with government agencies can be frustrating, and
the impact of inflation is felt by every household.
Family members making funeral arrangements immediately following a death often are confused and upset. Many
times, they do not have the information needed to claim benefits. Planning ahead prevents emotional overspending
and protects your family’s interests.
| There are several good reasons for making funeral arrangements in advance. |
1. The most important reason for making funeral arrangements in advance is to spare your family this task at a
very difficult time. Making decisions today, with the help of those close to you, lets you make logical, well
thought out plans.
2. Though not a requirement, you may wish to invest in a funeral trust account or final expense insurance policy
when making funeral arrangements. In most situations, funds invested today will be sufficient to cover the total
cost of the funeral at time of need. The interest earned by the account or policy will help to offset the effects of
inflation.
3. With the number of revisions in government benefits over the years, it is important for each person to be aware
of these changes and how to protect those benefits.
4. We often have special wishes, such as where to be buried, who is to receive our personal effects, and how we
are to be memorialized. Making funeral arrangements today allows time for you to take care of every detail.
You are able to make unhurried, informed decisions.
very difficult time. Making decisions today, with the help of those close to you, lets you make logical, well
thought out plans.
2. Though not a requirement, you may wish to invest in a funeral trust account or final expense insurance policy
when making funeral arrangements. In most situations, funds invested today will be sufficient to cover the total
cost of the funeral at time of need. The interest earned by the account or policy will help to offset the effects of
inflation.
3. With the number of revisions in government benefits over the years, it is important for each person to be aware
of these changes and how to protect those benefits.
4. We often have special wishes, such as where to be buried, who is to receive our personal effects, and how we
are to be memorialized. Making funeral arrangements today allows time for you to take care of every detail.
You are able to make unhurried, informed decisions.
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: |
1. What if I move?
Your funeral plans can be transferred at any time if you should move. We can recommend a reputable funeral
home in your new community.
2. What if I die away from home?
If you are traveling or visiting another city, your survivors should contact our funeral home immediately. We
will make the necessary arrangements with a funeral home in that location to assist with the transfer.
3. Are funerals expensive?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you select. We offer many services to choose from and a wide selection
of caskets, vaults and other memorials. Advance planning also helps you prepare for the expense and permits
you to set aside funds over a period of time.
4. What type of Funeral service do most families select?
Most people choose a traditional funeral. However, we offer many other choices including, Memorial services,
cremation, and military tributes. We try to honor any special preferences or requests.
Your funeral plans can be transferred at any time if you should move. We can recommend a reputable funeral
home in your new community.
2. What if I die away from home?
If you are traveling or visiting another city, your survivors should contact our funeral home immediately. We
will make the necessary arrangements with a funeral home in that location to assist with the transfer.
3. Are funerals expensive?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you select. We offer many services to choose from and a wide selection
of caskets, vaults and other memorials. Advance planning also helps you prepare for the expense and permits
you to set aside funds over a period of time.
4. What type of Funeral service do most families select?
Most people choose a traditional funeral. However, we offer many other choices including, Memorial services,
cremation, and military tributes. We try to honor any special preferences or requests.
The personal choices you make now, with clarity of mind and concern for others, are once in a lifetime decisions. We
want you to know that you can depend on us for the professional guidance you expect. As funeral directors, we are
trained to provide personal, specialized attention to all the responsibilities surrounding death and funeral services. We
will help you consider your options and organize your plans. We welcome the opportunity to meet personally with you
and your family to discuss our services more fully…..or to simply answer your questions. Feel free to contact us with
any questions you may have.
want you to know that you can depend on us for the professional guidance you expect. As funeral directors, we are
trained to provide personal, specialized attention to all the responsibilities surrounding death and funeral services. We
will help you consider your options and organize your plans. We welcome the opportunity to meet personally with you
and your family to discuss our services more fully…..or to simply answer your questions. Feel free to contact us with
any questions you may have.
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| 2049 Northampton St. Holyoke, MA 01040 |
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