Hey guys, this was a great interview. Thanks for posting. I wrote a similar article. It might shed some more light on the subject. I would like to link to your article if that's ok?
I agree with the comment about how not all funeral homes are simply out for the extra buck. Yes a handful are, but I know that I'm in this business for the right reasons. Based on what I've seen from Forethought, it does seem like an excellent idea to keep cost down tend to triple every 15 years or so.
From a pre-need sales person perspective, I'd like to know how to ethically try to schedule an appointment to see if people would be interested in pre-planning. I'd like to know what you would expect from such an appointment.
Tyler
of KY
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Feb 25, 2009 23:30:51 PM
Discount Casket Options
There are many credible online casket companies. I definately did my research first. We elected to use www.dignifiedcaskets.com and were very happy with the quality and the financial savings.
Anocasio
of CA
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Nov 17, 2008 17:33:42 PM
The best way to plan furneral services.
I have more questions than suggestions or answers.
1. What does the average cemetary plot costs. 2. Does it make sense to buy a family plot or an individual plot. 3. Are there any places that offer furneral services and sell furneral plots.
Dawn
of NY
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Sep 08, 2008 20:12:08 PM
Prearranging Funerals Is A Good Idea
In the same way, adult children will often disagree over funeral arrangements. Making your own prearranged & prefunded funeral plans is a good way to keep some measure of control over what will be selected and what amount of money will be spent on your own funeral arrangements. The tone of your original article was very negative toward this concept, yet here you are basicall advocating it to avoid strife among family members and financial stress at the time of your death. A handful of bad funeral homes found in the US should not lead US NEWS to give misguided information about the beneficial services offered by the thousands of ethical funeral directors across the country. Funeral Consumer's Alliance is just one voice in the discussion. I also like National Funeral Director's Association website and Forethought Life Insurance Company, for helpful and balanced information.
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Jared Balis of UT @ Mar 01, 2009 22:13:11 PM
Tyler of KY @ Feb 25, 2009 23:30:51 PM
Anocasio of CA @ Nov 17, 2008 17:33:42 PM
Dawn of NY @ Sep 08, 2008 20:12:08 PM
Bill Summers of IA @ Feb 19, 2008 07:16:54 AM
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