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How much does a funeral cost?
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Funeral costs vary greatly
depending on the type of
services the family wants and
the merchandise the family
selects The total cost of a
funeral consists of three main
areas; the type of service your
family wants, the merchandise
your family selects and the
accommodation items
Accommodation items are
non-funeral home expenses
related to the service such as
cemetery charges and
honorariums. More info at
info@nelsonfunerals.com
What is cremation?
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Cremation is the process where
intense heat is used to reduce
the physical body to bone
fragments. The soft tissue
(skin, muscle, organs, etc.) are
vaporized by the heat and all
that remains is the hard bone
which is not consumed by the
fire. These are then processed
into smaller particles called
cremains, which may be placed in
a permanent urn for final
disposition More info at
info@nelsonfunerals.com.
Should I pay for my funeral in
advance?
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Many people find it comforting
and satisfying for themselves,
and their family, to pre-arrange
and pre-fund their funeral
service We have helpful
booklets to guide you in
recording important information
and getting your thoughts and
wishes written down. There are
various types of funding options
available, the most common are
certificates of deposit and
insurance Our funeral directors
are licensed in these areas and
can discuss the many options
available and select one that is
suited to your personal needs
More info at
info@nelsonfunerals.com.
Why should I have a funeral?
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Since the beginning of man,
ceremony has been used to
celebrate important events
Weddings, funerals,
christenings, graduations are
just of few of the times all
societies and cultures take
special notice In the case of
funerals, what a sad occurrence
it would be for one to leave
this earthly existence without
anyone noticing Funerals
emphasize the reality of death,
the importance of life and that
a life has been lived Experts
say meaningful ceremonies
provide comfort and closure for
family and friends involved. It
is important to recognize that a
life has been lived and that
there are many ways to celebrate
that life The funeral affords
those involved an opportunity to
express their various social and
emotional needs More info at
info@nelsonfunerals.com.
I don’t want people to see me in a
casket, is that okay?
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Viewing is a matter of personal
choice, however, experts believe
that viewing is an important
step in the healing process. The
viewing affords family and
friends an opportunity to say
goodbye and take that important
step in working through their
grief process In the cases of
MIA service men and women,
almost all of their families say
the absence of being able to see
them to say goodbye is very
difficult emotionally More info
at
info@nelsonfunerals.com.
I want to be cremated, but my family
doesn’t want me to, what can I do?
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These are concerns that are best
resolved before the time of
death. There are various reasons
why we have a preference to our
final disposition and it is
important to discuss these with
everyone involved. There is a
provision on the authorization
for cremation to allow your
survivors an opportunity to
follow your wishes or change
them. The choice can be yours.
We can inform you and your
family of the many service
options available with cremation
and help you come to a decision
that is comfortable.. Should
you need further guidance please
contact us at
info@nelsonfunerals.com.
How do I get cemetery lots?
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Call the funeral home in the
town or county where the
cemetery is and your Funeral
Director will direct you to the
individual that can help you
More info at
info@nelsonfunerals.com.
Why is visitation important?
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The visitation is an opportunity
for family and friends to come
together to show support to
those left behind. It provides a
time for sharing of feelings and
emotions, which are beneficial
in the healing process. The
visitation can be used in both
traditional and cremation
services.
Should I bring my kids to funerals?
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A person once said about
children and funerals. “ If a
child can walk bring them, and
if they can not, carry them to
the funeral.” It is important
that children understand early
that death and grief are a
normal part of life When a
parent is experiencing a death
that is close to their heart and
the child’s attendance could add
additional stress to the parent,
please consult with the funeral
home staff. There are many
available solutions so that the
child and parent are best
served More info at
info@nelsonfunerals.com.
How do I tell my kids about death?
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Death is a natural part of life
and all living things will
eventually die. Children’s
perceptions of death vary
greatly with age and maturity.
It is important to be truthful
and to refrain from statements
such as “Grandma is sleeping.”
This analogy is easy to use but
can pose eventual problems down
the road. Your local funeral
home is an excellent resource to
parents for advise and reading
materials More info at
info@nelsonfunerals.com
Does Social Security pay for my
funeral?
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For those who have paid into
Social Security, there is a
one-time death benefit of $255,
payable only to a surviving
spouse or dependent children.
Does the VA pay for my funeral?
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Just like the Social Security
administration, the Veterans
Administration offers some
benefits. A Veteran who dies as
a result of a service-connected
disability is entitled to a
maximum of $ 1500.00 for burial
and transportation expense
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Veterans who die for reasons
other than service connected
disabilities on or after Oct.
12, 1981, may be entitled to up
to $ 300.00 in burial benefits.
Eligibility is established if
the veteran;
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Was entitled at the time of
death to pension or compensation
or died while hospitalized or
domiciled in a VA facility or
other facilities at VA expense.
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For death occurring on or after
Nov. 1, 1990, an additional plot
of interment allowance of up to
$150.00 is available to the same
categories of veterans eligible
for the $ 300.00 burial
benefits. The plot allowance is
provided only for those veterans
who are not buried in a national
cemetery
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