6/10/2017 0 Comments How do you want to be Remembered?View our Personalization Options and Ideas at our dedicated link below:
videos.lifetributes.com/808371 As we age, we begin to transition from “what do we want to do”, to “what do we want to have” and then to “what do we want to leave behind”. There is even a more profound question to be asked. That is the question of how we want to be remembered. Certainly, most of how we will be remembered will be in how we lived our lives and the choices we made along the way. It will be in the eyes and souls of those who loved and cared for us. But even for those who may have a regret or two, there is a final opportunity to have a voice in how they want to be remembered. That is in pre-planning their funeral. Many of us have dim, dark memories of a grandparent’s funeral. It was likely held in an artificially lit room with the overwhelming odor of sweet flowers and hushed conversations. Many funeral services are still held that very same way and are appropriate for a traditional setting. But there is a change that is occurring. It is a shift from sadness to celebration. It represents a way that baby boomers want to be recognized after their deaths. Untraditional, personalized, and yes, even joyous. While years ago, hiding a small, tiny memento in the casket to be buried with a loved one may have been considered out of the norm, today it is almost expected. Here, in Valley, we have had funerals themed around the Crimson Tide, the Auburn Tigers, artists, motorcycles, fisherman, and other passions in one's life. We have had services that extolled the joys and pleasures of the departed, many of those filled with laughter and genuine appreciation. We have conducted final services based on one’s hobbies and even some that extended the departed sense of humor to new levels. The modern funeral service today can be what you want it to be, if you pre-plan for it. We can help you accomplish that at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Homes. Let’s be honest. People say all kinds of things all the time. We all have heard someone say “I want my funeral to be a party” or “I don’t want people crying when I’m gone.” When they pass, however, this sentiment can be lost in grief. That is why pre-planning is so important. When you pre-plan with Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Homes, whether you pre-pay or not, your wishes will be documented. Away from the pressures of family, you can tell us what you want your final services to be like and how you want people to feel. We can talk about your favorite songs, teams, memories and what motivated you through life. We can help you be remembered the way you want to be remembered. There may be no greater gift for those you leave behind. We understand pre-planning may be uncomfortable. Just know it doesn’t take a large balance in a checkbook. We can help you pre-plan without pre-paying. Call us today at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home. (334)768-2141
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6/4/2017 0 Comments How to Protect Your MoneyJohnson Brown-Service Funeral Homes in Valley and Lanett stand ready to assist you in preplanning a personalized funeral service, celebration of life, or cremation. We encourage all of our families to consider the following when deciding it is time to pre-pay your services. These questions may help you avoid any potential financial pitfalls and also dispel any misleading information. Consider the reputation, longevity and stability of the funeral home in the community. Financial stability is typically congruent with firms with established reputations and longevity. How large, in terms of dollars, are managed by the trust or institution protecting your assets? Is the funeral home authorized by the Alabama State Department of Insurance to actively engage in selling pre-arranged funerals? Do your due diligence and reach out to the Alabama Department of Insurance Preneed Division to inquire about a firm's compliance - (334)240-4420. Are the directors knowledgeable of the state laws regarding pre-paid funerals? What does the funeral home do with your money once they receive it? Does the funeral home place 100% of your money into an approved trust or what method of funding is used? Do they keep any portion of your money for administrative or compensation costs? Do they guarantee the cost of your funeral when the contract is paid in full? Are there any hidden fees such as finance fees, interest expenses, or administrative processing fees? What happens if the funeral home closes and or files for bankruptcy protection? These are all important questions that all consumers should ask any funeral home before you decide to pre-pay for your services and or funeral. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Homes specializes in preplanning. Call us today and we can answer any questions you may have. (334)768-2141 |
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