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I’ve seen cremation and low-cost funeral do not hesitate to call us at (631) 368-1235.
services offered online. Are you affiliated
with any other service provider? Facts you should know and
We are aware of many online service
providers. These are standalone entities important reminders after
who advertise and represent themselves
as businesses throughout communities in the passing of a loved one
the country. Often times, these companies
will use terms like “affiliated” or “work
with” to misguide families into believing Social Security
that they are contracted or retained by a (800) 772-1213 • www.SSA.gov
particular funeral home. The Brueggemann • Social Security claims should be filed
Funeral Home is not affiliated with, and within one month from the date of
does not contract or utilize the service of passing.
any online funeral or “low-cost” cremation • When a person receiving benefit
services. We offer a variety of funeral and passes, a monthly payment is not
materialization services which we feel are prorated. So if the person passes away
affordably priced based on the care and (for example) January 15th the payment
effort we take to assist each family. We received in February must be returned
encourage families to research their options, to Social Security.
and believe in the values of tradition, • If you have direct deposit for your
and helping families one at a time. When benefits, take a death certificate to the
considering your options, always remember bank to stop payments.
that Brueggemann Funeral Home will never • If monthly check is being mailed to the
ask you to call a 1-800 hotline, and will residence, take the check out of the
never redirect you away from our website at envelope and write across face of check
www.brueggemannfh.com to gather your in black ink: Deceased – (date of death)
information. If you have questions, please and mailed back to Social Security in
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