Funeral Preplanning FAQs

La muerte nunca es fácil. The loss of a loved one is an emotional time, and funerals can be filled with complexity. Having a clear plan in place prevents your loved ones from second-guessing whether they’re honoring your wishes. It allows them to focus on consolandonos unos a otros through grief rather than worrying about the details of funeral planning. Planning in advance also allows you to pay upfront, protecting your loved ones from unexpected financial hardship, price increases, and inflation.

When you preplan with la funeraria, you’ll have the option of paying up-front for the cost of your funeral. We can arrange a payment program that lets you cover the costs a little bit at a time. Once paid, the money goes into a secure funeral trust where it will be held safely until the time comes for your funeral.

Yes, los precios están garantizados. When you preplan, the prices are locked in and protected against future increases and inflation so there are no surprises for your family.

The process of preplanning your funeral begins by making an appointment with a funeral director. We provide a checklist of things you’ll need to consider when tu haces arreglos.

Some of the big things you’ll need to decide are: 

• Whether you’d prefer burial or cremation. 
• What type of funeral service you’d prefer, such as a traditional Catholic funeral, a private viewing followed by cremation, cremation with a memorial service, a celebration of life ceremony, etc. 
• Where you would like your body to be buried or your ashes to be scattered or interred. 

You will also need to provide some basic information to the funeral home so they can prepare your documents. This may include papeles de inmigración, veteran’s discharge papers and military service records, social security records, and the names of at least two emergency contacts you wish to handle your affairs. We will let you know exactly what to bring when you make an appointment, and we can help you understand your options and help you decide on the best plan for your needs.

Eres dueño de tu plan funerario. Because the money you pay in advance goes into a secure third-party account, you own your funeral plan and can transfer the contract. If you decide to move away or wish to change your arrangements for any reason, we can work with your new funeral home to transfer your plan.

We understand that circumstances can change as families grow and life goes on. If you’ve changed your mind about los detalles de your funeral, let us know. We may be able to modify your plan to accommodate your wishes. However, know that in some cases, changing the plan may affect the pricing or alter the terms of the original contract. We’re happy to answer questions about your specific plan if there is something you’d like to update.

Many people assume their life insurance policies will pay for the cost of their funeral. However, life insurance claims take time to process. Depending on the circumstances, it may be a month or more before your beneficiary receives payment. This means that families are often forced to borrow money to cover funeral expenses and wait to be reimbursed by the insurance company. Prepaying for your funeral allows you to protect your family from this stress while leaving any life insurance benefits to cover other important costs after you’re gone.

La familia es todo. We encourage you to speak with your loved ones about your final wishes and get their input when making a funeral plan. You are also welcome to bring family members with you to your preplanning appointment.

Sí, hablamos tanto español como inglés, y tu cultura es nuestra cultura. We share a community and culture with those we serve, and we are here to help you understand your options and feel as comfortable as possible with the process. Our bilingual staff will be happy to answer your questions and explain things to you and la familia in whatever way is most helpful.