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related injury or illness is entitled to a burial Can funeral arrangements be planned
flag and military honors. Also, veterans are and, if desired, paid for in advance?
entitled to one burial plot or a cremation Yes they can. Many people find that pre-
niche at the National Cemetery for planning their own funeral or planning for
themselves and a spouse, as well as any a relative helps to ease the burden after
disabled dependent children. The Veterans someone has passed. A pre-arrangement
Administration has financial benefits that can be as simple as providing a name and
can be awarded in few circumstances. release information to the funeral home –
We can help you navigate the application which can help expedite getting your loved
process if you are eligible to receive these one released from the care of a hospital or
benefits. nursing facility. A pre-arrangement can even
include all the services, casket selection,
Why should I pre-arrange a funeral? cards and any religious or memorial services.
We understand that some people feel
talking about their or a loved one’s funeral We also offer the option to pre-fund a
can be a scary proposition. But imagine funeral. While, New York State does not
the burden you leave, or the burden left on allow any funeral home to retain monies for
you by never expressing those final wishes. a service before someone has passed we
Often times a short conversation with a offer the Cooperative Funeral Fund as a
Licensed Funeral Director to put your wishes method to pay for all or part of your funeral
in writing can ensure that survivors aren’t in the safety of a trust fund. These accounts
left with doubt or questions as to what to are secure, and build interest which can be
do, or who to notify. Don’t rely on putting applied back to the value of your funeral
your funeral wishes in a will or codicil; as when the account is closed. Accounts are
usually the will isn’t read until after funeral portable, and can be transferred between
services are finished. funeral homes. Funeral Trusts can be used
to legally spend down a person’s assets to
become eligible for Medicaid benefits.
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