MAKE YOUR WISHES KNOWN

Advance Planning

You can either prepay for the services you desire or simply place your wishes on file with us. Pre-arrangement of funeral, burial and cremation services can be done at Ramsey Funeral Home by one of our experienced directors or counselors and is a FREE service we offer at no obligation. Every day, more and more families recognize the need for making funeral plans in advance. Planning ahead is beneficial because it allows one to make unhurried decisions in a more relaxed atmosphere.

We can meet with you to record your preferences and wishes, or you can even pre-pay your funeral expenses to relieve that burden from your spouse, children, or other family members. Having been in the funeral service for so long, we have seen time and time again how funeral prearrangement has saved families money because it frees them from the effects of inflation. Making decisions now means your family will not have to later. What better way to say "I love you." Prearranging a funeral gives you many options. Call one of our licensed pre-need/advanced planning counselors to set up an appointment at our facility or at your home. Regardless of where your policy was written, the Ramsey Funeral Home can honor it at no additional cost to you or the family.

We want to make it easy for you to take the first step in Advance Planning. Please complete the form below to begin the process. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact our professional team at (512) 869-7775.

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Benefits of Preplanning

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Planning Ahead Lets Your Wishes Be Known

The death of a loved one often brings about unwarranted stress and turmoil among families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you can help prevent disagreements by letting your family know your wishes and how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.

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Planning Ahead Offers Peace of Mind

Our staff will carry out the arrangements you want, just as you directed. Once the plans have been arranged, you and your family can rest easy knowing that at the time of death, those uncomfortable decisions have been made. In a time when a family should be able to grieve, preplanning allows for that to happen.

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Planning Ahead Offers Flexible Funding Options

When you preplan your funeral arrangements, there are more options when it comes to funding the funeral. A preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy or another payment option can all be arranged before the time of death. At the time of death, services must be paid in full, so having options ahead of time can also reduce financial stress related to losing someone.

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Planning Ahead Relieves The Burden From Family

Following the death of a loved one, there are more than 150 decisions that have to be made within the first day or two following the death. Those stressful decisions on top of the stress of grieving a loss can be eliminated by arranging your final wishes ahead of time. If those decisions are made, your loved ones aren’t left wondering what you would have wanted and how they should proceed with funeral plans. With those decisions out of the way, your loved one can begin the healing process sooner.

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Common Questions about Preplanning

  • What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?

    The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.

  • What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?

    You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parent's full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.

  • Do I have to pay in advance?

    Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this also choose to pre-fund their funeral. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer peace of mind to you.

Texas Department of Banking - Texas residents may get additional information at:

http://www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov/

Texas Department of Insurance:

http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/

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