We realize each family has its own unique needs, which is why your satisfaction is our goal.  We offer a wide range of services to fulfill your needs at the highest level of care and attention.  If you prefer a traditional style funeral or if you would like a non-traditional ceremony, you can personalize the final arrangements and we will help you prepare in many ways, including: preparation, visitation, merchandize, and the final disposition.

Pre-Planning

Why should you pre-arrange? Pre-arranging means you plan your funeral and cemetery arrangements yourself, rather than letting a family member or friend take this burden at an inopportune time. Planning the funeral service before the need arises is a way to take care of important decisions with a clear mind. Undoubtedly, the event of losing a loved one would make this process much more difficult. In addition to making these difficult decisions without the burden of a heavy heart on your loved ones, pre-arrangement means there is ample time for making and changing details so the ceremony is just as you want. Your friends and family will appreciate your help in making such permanent decisions.

With pre-planning your funeral arrangements you can also guarantee today’s prices for your ceremony. Obviously inflation will increase the prices of every product and service we need, so it is always wise to ensure the lowest prices possible.

Here are the answers to some questions that you might have about prearrangement:

What is pre-arrangement?

Why pre-arrange?

What do I need to ask when pre-arranging?

Does pre-arranging require a down payment?

Are discount plans available?

If I pre-arrange a funeral service, will the fees increase later?

How do I pre-arrange?

What is pre-arrangement?

Pre-arrangement is planning a funeral service before the need arises.

Service details include professional and staff service, use of facilities, equipment and motor vehicles.

Merchandize includes caskets, vaults or grave liners, urns, clothing and other specifics pertaining to the particular needs of each family.

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Why pre-arrange?

Pre-arranging is an important step in overall estate planning. By pre-arranging you will:

  • have the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family will be spared from having to make difficult decisions at a time of deep personal loss
  • guarantee funeral costs at today's price, ensuring no future fees will arise
  • protect life insurance and additional assets for uses other than funeral expenses
  • guarantee the quality of service that you feel is most appropriate for you and your family

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What do I need to ask when pre-arranging?

Pre-arranging allows you to take your time in deciding what is best for you and your family. The following are important questions to ask when pre-arranging:

  • If I pay today, are the fees for my funeral guaranteed?
  • Will my funds be handled by a reputable funding company?
  • If my death occurs in another city will funds cover a funeral in that city, without a transferal fee?
  • Will my family receive any excess funds that may be remaining once my funeral has been paid for?

At Madison Funeral Home

The Answer is YES!

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Does pre-arranging require a down payment?

The pre-arrangement can be paid in full at the time the contracts are signed or through an installment program of three, five or ten years.

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Are discount plans available?

Discount plans are available with Madison Funeral Home. Ask for details about this special plan.

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If I pre-arrange a funeral service, will the fees increase later?

No, once your funeral is paid through pre-arrangement the price will not change. However, if you decide to make changes to the contract, there might be an additional fee.

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How do I pre-arrange?

Contact Madison Funeral Home. Our personnel have been specially trained to provide professional counseling and advice concerning all areas of funeral pre-arrangement.

We will prepare an estimate based on your selection and we can then calculate your costs based on this total, the trust plan and form of payment at the time of consultation.

For more information you may call us at 615-868-9020 or send us an e-mail via our contact page.

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