Cecil M Burton Funeral Home Shelby NC Preplanning
Today, not tomorrow.  Together, not alone.

Providing for the future

How you can be prepared.

Many individuals and families are making the decision to prearrrange and prefund for their funeral expenses before the need arises.  Last year alone, more than one million people planned and paid for their final expenses ahead of time.  The advantages make sense.

  • Provides peace of mind

  • Relieves your loved ones of unnecessary concern

  • Reflects your expressed wishes

  • Avoids a financial burden on your family

Most of us plan for the possible, the potential misfortunes of life that seldom actually happen.  Yet, few of us prepare for the inveitable.  Often, families provide for final expenses by use of their savings or rely on their friends and relatives for financial assistance.  These may not be wise choices.

  • Savings are often depleted by extended care in a nursing home or long-term illness before death.

  • Savings may be tied up on probate and not be readily accessible at time of death.

  •  Long-term savings may be reduced by taxes and early withdrawal penalties.

  • Places unexpected burden on those you care about most.

  • May put survivors in an uncomfortable and embarrassing situation.

  • Can cause friction between loved ones.

  • Borrowed money must be repaid.

 STEP 1:  The last thing you want to do is put your family, friends and relatives in an unexpected financial position.  Complete the form below and submit to us.  We will call you within 24 hours to set an appointment with one of our qualified preneed specialists.  Together we will work up a suitable plan that works for you and  your family.

First Name:
Last Name:
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STEP 2:     Visit the office on your scheduled appointment time.  Bring the following with you:

  1. Complete the following information forms and hit submit.

  2. Bring a picture you would want to post on the website and in the newspaper.

  3. Bring your life insurance policy if you have an existing one.