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  • Why plan a funeral ahead of time?

    Planning ahead most importartly ensures that your personal funeral preferences and wishes are satisfied.

    When making funeral arrangements, many decisions need to be made. Planning ahead allows you, as well as your family, to be active participants in the arrangement and planning process. Planning ahead ensures that your family is not left with a financial burden.

    Although not required, funding a funeral ahead of time ensures that the cost of the funeral is guaranteed with our funeral home, unlike most other funeral homes. Planning ahead allows you to set aside funds prior to entering a long term care situation.

    Can I plan a funeral ahead of time without funding? YES.

    Although there are many advantages to funding a funeral ahead of time at today's costs, funding ahead of time is not required. It is just as important to have your wishes on record at the funeral home.

    What is the first step in funeral planning?

    The following informational questionaire will help you get started on the many questions which are involved in planning a funeral in advance. We at the funeral home use this form to compile legal documents and obituary information.

    Buma Funeral Home • 480 Church Street • Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588 • 508-234-2362 • fax: 508-473-0726
    Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home • 42 Congress Street • Milford, Massachusetts 01757 • 508-473-5511 • fax: 508-473-0726
    Buma Funeral Home • 101 North Main Street • Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569 • 508-278-2755 • fax: 508-473-0726