Funeral Consumers Alliance

Prepaid contract

Thursday, 29 May 2008 15:16

Hi Angie, I'm sorry to hear about this situation. You could try calling the California Funeral and Cemetery Bureau. I'm not sure if CA does, but some states colllect a copy of each prepaid contract sold. They're at 916-574-7870. Barring that, you'd just have to start calling funeral homes you think are likely the ones mom might have done business with. You should also be prepared for the possibility that no such prepaid plan ever existed - sometimes folks get mixed up, or there's a miscommunication. Our site will help you get the most for your money if you end up having to pay for disposition. Good luck, Josh Slocum, Exec. Director

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Dangers of Prepaying

"Preneed" is a term coined by the funeral industry to describe the arrangement and payment of a funeral prior to death. Obviously, if you are to have any say in it, you must plan in advance of your death. "Prearrangement" is also used interchangeably with "preneed".

The marketing of preneed plans for funeral services and merchandise is increasingly prevalent. Various companies, including insurance companies, "for-profit cremation societies," and "preneed associations" flood the mail with advertising which touts the benefits of their preneed plans. There are a number of pitfalls, as well as options, about which consumers should be well-informed.

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