What do I do at an Arrangement Conference?

To assure that one our funeral directors is immediately available and able to devote personal attention and time needed, as expected by you, to make arrangements, a mutually convenient time to meet will be made. You may want to bring the following items:

• Recent Photograph: This picture will be used for newspaper, memorial folders and to assist our staff in preparing your loved one for the funeral period.

• Clothing: All normal clothing items are requested, including undergarments, other than the exception of shoes. An outfit, of your choice, would preferably be closed at the neckline and have long sleeves.

• Jewelry and Personal Items: Any items can be brought to the arrangement conference or on the day of visitation. You should consider, and will be asked, your desire to have the items returned to you or to have them remain with your loved one.

• Military Discharge Papers: This will assist in processing any service-connected benefits in which you may qualify. This form is commonly referred to as Form DD 214. Any honorably discharged veteran is entitled to a flag, to be folded or draped according to your wishes. This DD 214 allows us to replace this flag in our inventory.

For more information on benefits and special funeral arrangements for veterans, please click here.

• Life Insurance Policies: We will assist you in filing any claims on life insurance policies with any company. We have claimant's statements and a form for most all major insurance companies and this expedites the process for you, as we do not have to wait for the company to send us the necessary paperwork.
Please note that we notify Social Security for you. Death Benefits are only paid in the case of a surviving spouse. Contacting Social Security will also stop payment on upcoming checks.

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