Plan Ahead
Planning FAQs
Everything you need to know and want to ask about planning.
You've taken an important step by choosing to preplan. Congrats. By taking steps to arrange these important plans now, you've taken a large burden off of your beloved family, providing them with greater peace of mind. You're ensuring that every last detail is planned according to your own wishes and needs.
You might have some questions as you begin the path towards planning. We're here to help.
Here are some answers to common questions:
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Preplanning is making all of your arrangements ahead of time so that everything can be conducted according to your wishes, allowing peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
Prefunding lets you pay for future expenses now and allows you to lock in the cost for most funeral home services and merchandise. Additional funds can also be set aside to go towards the items that are unable to be locked in at today's pricing, for example: cemetery fees, clergy fees, flowers, death certificates, etc. Both Preplanning and prefunding are beneficial to your family in the future.
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Whether you are looking to transfer an existing plan to Strano & Feeley or if life moves you to a different area and you want to transfer arrangements with us to a different location the short answer is, yes.
If you choose to use a different funeral home, we can help transfer your plans anywhere in the United States that accepts the contract. You should never have to feel stuck in your decisions.
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Yes. You are welcome to take care of our goods and services now, so that later on, all your family has to do is to focus on and celebrate your life. When you choose to prefund your final arrangements, your money is put in a state-approved final expense insurance product until needed. You can choose to pay in a lump sum or make payments over time. After your funeral is paid for in full, you will never have to pay more for the guaranteed items listed on your contract.
Additional funds can also be set aside to go towards cash advance items that are unable to be locked in at today's pricing, for example: cemetery fees, clergy fees, flowers, death certificates, etc.
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When you preplan with us, your funds can go where you go. No matter where you reside at the time of your passing, no matter who you choose to work with, your plan can be transferable to any funeral home in the United States that accepts the contract.
These funds are always yours and while we cannot guarantee pricing from other companies, rest assured that any funds set aside with us can be transferred should you choose to make changes. Your peace of mind is of the utmost importance to us.
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You are truly helping your family and doing a great deed by taking care of planning something that is so personal and important to you. Remember to respect their feelings and emotions, as this can possibly be a difficult subject to broach with them. Assure them that you are making these plans because you love them and want them to feel free to celebrate life and heal together when the time comes. Find additional resources here.
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Relax and rest assured knowing that your wishes will be met, your needs have been taken care of, and there's a capable team at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home that is always available to answer your questions. We will provide a folder with all necessary paperwork, so all your family will need to do is call. We will be here when you need us.
You may have other questions, so feel free to call us at any time at (302) 731-5459. We can walk you through your options and help you create the best possible plan.
Plan for the future, today
Pre-planning lets your loved ones focus on honoring life. It eliminates the guess work of many decisions during an already stressful time. Learn the choices you can make now, so a future funeral becomes more of a celebration than a burden.