Paying For A Funeral |
Funeral expenses are usually paid at the time of arrangements by one of the following methods:
If special circumstances prevent you from making payment by one of the above methods, your funeral director will discuss financial arrangements according to your circumstances.
Prearranged, prepaid funerals are often funded by proceeds from preneed insurance policies or trust accounts.
The professional members of The Washington State Funeral Directors Association offer a Master Trust as a means to pre-fund a funeral.
Recipients of Medicaid and/or Supplemental Security Income may set aside funds to pay for a funeral and burial. Here is information on a way to "shelter" these funds from financial resources that are considered for eligibility. |
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