Pre-planning

Planning funeral arrangements in advance allows you to make wise decisions at a time when you are better prepared to do so, and provides peace of mind for everyone involved. Mystic Funeral Home makes prearrangements at no cost if you simply want information.

We plan for every aspect of life. Having a family, vacations, weddings and retirement. These are all anticipated events. We prepare for what might suddenly happen such as fires, accidents and floods. But, because most of us do not like to think about death, we avoid making important funeral decisions in advance.

Why should you preplan?

Life is more complicated now than ever before. Family members may live in different parts of the country. Having to deal with various government agencies can be frustrating, and inflation is being felt by virtually every household. Planning ahead prevents emotional overspending and protects your family's interests during times like this.

Four reasons to plan ahead:

* Your Family - Making decisions today with the help of those close to you lets you make logical, well thought out plans which your family will appreciate

* Lower Costs - Waiting until a death has occurred to make arrangements may financially stress your family's budget. Preplanning funeral expenses allows time for well thought out decisions. Everyone can afford to make pre-need arrangements. It is a matter of choosing a payment plan that is right for you.

* Securing benefits - Millions of dollars in governmental death benefits go unclaimed each year. It is important for you to be aware of how to protect your potential benefits from Social Security, Veterans' Administration or Medicaid. We can answer your questions and assist you in filing for these benefits.

* Peace of Mind - Arranging today, before the death, is "Handling a family matter". Arranging at the time of death is "Dealing with a family crisis." By planning ahead…you have true peace of mind knowing you have taken care of everything.


If you would like to discuss making pre need arrangements for yourself or a loved one, please call Mystic Funeral Home at 860-536-2888 or E-mail information@mysticfuneralhome.com