Hi All.
Yes it has been ions since my last post and I apologize. I think it may be time to update and revise some things.
Since July of 2016, Title 19 available funds for those that qualify have been reduced. Yes I said reduced. What once was up to $1800 was brought down to $1400 and is now $1200 with the governor considering another DECREASE to somewhere in the $900 area.
While this is rediculous to most of us, some think it is suitable for those less fortunate. My opinion.
So why decrease? Well, some would say it is because there are "cremation only services" or "cremation societies" that do it for a lot less than full-service funeral homes do. Their attractive advertising draws in those who want nothing other than to walk away with a box of cremated remains. No services. No obituary. No certified copies of the death certificate. Additionally, there are a myriad of upcharges until you walk out coming very close to what you'd pay elsewhere. Additionally one has to ask, "Are you getting everything you REALLY want?" "Are you NOT getting things you really want....or paid
CLICK HERE to see a recent, local, news report and then re-ask yourself the above questions.
Buyer beware goes for everyone, in all professions.
Call the funeral home of choice, or many of them AHEAD of the time of need if possible. Come and tour the facilities, talk with the directors, etc. Are you comfortable? Relaxed? Do you feel well cared for or do you feel....well...... pressured, unsure, just have that uneasy feeling in your gut? Trust that and run....run like the wind.
Company owned and operated or private mom and pop shop, just go where you feel cared for, catered to, and can feel compassion from the care giving funeral professional. Most of us are into this career with our hearts first and our minds and bodies follow. Just be comfortable.
I hope to add more articles soon.
God bless.
