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Pre-planning your own funeral is one of the most responsible, caring things that you can do. We encourage you to pre-arrange your funeral for the reasons listed below:

  • Spares survivors of financial burdens
  • Peace of mind know that your wishes will be carried out
  • Guarantee today's prices
  • Tax deferred
  • Protected from Medicaid agencies
  • Affordable payment plans
  • It may sound strange, but the worst time to make funeral arrangements is when a family member has just died. It is a very emotional time and time could be better spent being together with family and friends.

Pre-arranging also eliminates the questions that can arise such as:

Did we do the right thing?

Is it what he or she would have wanted?

Did we forget anything?

This all can be eliminated because your wishes are in writing.

When planning your funeral in advance, don't hesitate to ask questions. By dealing with people that you know and trust you can be sure that your pre-arrangements are being entrusted to a reputable firm. We encourage you to invite a family member, friend, attorney or your executor to be with you when making your pre-arrangements. At the Wiedeman Funeral Home, Inc. and Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home, our licensed funeral directors can answer all the questions and discuss any concerns you may have.

When discussing pre-paying, as well as pre-planning, the Wiedeman Funeral Home, Inc. and Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home are pleased to offer SecurChoice, a pre-arranged funeral program that is available through our professional association in the Pennsylvania Funeral Director's Association. SecurChoice is a pre-paid funeral program, which utilizes a bank trust or insurance policy. 100% of your funds are placed into the trust and when paid in full at the time of pre-arrangement, the price of the funeral at today's cost is locked-in and guaranteed. We have selected SecurChoiceä because of the credibility of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, which strives to ensure that funeral homes abide by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

An Integral Part of Estate Planning...

Planning ahead is easy with us and should be included as a part of estate planning. Our staff is available to discuss your needs at all times. We can meet with you at either of our two facilities, or a funeral director can come to your home. We offer a wide range of pre-arrangement options, including: funeral trusts, annuities and insurance policies. And if you choose to preplan (but not prepay), we will be happy to document your final wishes and keep them safely in our files.

Nursing Home Considerations...

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What Do I Do Next...How Do I Begin

If you would like to begin to pre-arrange your funeral, please click here and you will be taken to an On-Line Pre-Arrangement Form which you can complete and forward to us. Upon receipt of this form, one of our funeral directors will contact you.

Additional Resources...

We have several brochures available on pre-arrangement. If you would like to receive a copy, please click here.

  • How Much Does A Funeral Cost?
  • Making Funeral Arrangements
  • SecurChoice
  • Warning Signs to Watch for When Shopping for a Pre-Need Funeral Plan
  • Why Choose a Family Owned Firm?
  • What Every Consumer Should Know