 | Lester Kline has been in cemetery sales for 25 years. In 1972 he began working with an independent contracting company selling mausoleum crypts in Ashtabula, Ohio. After his tenure in Ohio, Les moved to San Antonio, Texas where he served in many positions including Family Service Supervisor, Sales Manager, General Manager, Area Manager, Assistant Regional Vice President, and Regional Vice President of Operations to name a few. In 2004 Les and his wife moved to Wichita where he is currently the area Sales Manager for all of the Wichita Dignity Memorial Funeral and Cemetery Locations. Les can be reached at 316-722-2100 or for more information visit www.resthavenmortuary-cemetary.com. |
Funeral Planning
2007-10-01 11:09:00
Planning ahead for the right reasons, part I
What information is needed when a death occurs?
Answer: When a death occurs, someone will have the responsibility of handling the arrangements. There are countless things to do and numerous decisions to be made during the most difficult hours any of us will ever face. It is important to have as much information readily available in one location for those who will one day have to provide this information to the funeral director.
There are Planning Guides available to aid in your planning process. These Planning Guides allow you to capture all the needed information and provide your family with your specific wishes in regard to your funeral arrangements. These guides will provide them with everything they need as they go through the funeral process. The vital statistics for the death certificate are the most important information that a funeral director will need. If you are a Veteran, you will want to have all your Armed Forces information, especially a copy of the DD Form 214 which will be needed to request certain benefits all Honorably Discharged veterans are eligible to receive. Most Planning Guides have a page devoted to helping you understand the importance of preparing a will. You should make a list of your financial information including banking, credit cards, life insurance policies and each of their beneficiaries. There are millions of dollars in insurance policies that go unclaimed every year simply because loved ones don’t know these policies exist. Many people have diversified portfolios, which may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds and personal bequests. These should be included in your Planning Guide. It is a good idea to include your medical history. More and more people are recording their health conditions in order to assist future generations, as certain disorders may be inherited.
I think you can see how making these important decisions ahead of time can be very beneficial and may be considered a gift to your loved ones? The next issue will focus on; What do I need to know to begin planning my funeral arrangements?
To receive a free copy of a Planning Guide call 722-2100 and ask for Les.
