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Many people have started planning their funerals themselves.   There are several benefits to doing this. It alleviates the stress that family members go through trying to figure out what their loved one’s wishes are. It also gives surviving family members the ability to start the grieving process sooner. So many families cannot start grieving due to the enormous amount of stress they feel to get this and that done before the funeral. The huge financial burden to families if they are not left with funds to pay for the funeral. Gives the families time to embrace and celebrate their loved

When you have experienced a death of a loved one and you are left with responsibilities but do not know where to begin. Here is general list of things that you and your family may need to take care of: Deceased Will (Probate) Probate is the legal process of executing a will. You’ll need to do this at a county or city probate court office. Probate court makes sure that the person’s debts and liabilities are paid and that the remaining assets are transferred to the beneficiaries. Contact an attorney regarding estate qualifications.  Some may qualify as small estates; others

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Olde Towne Funeral Home will notify Social Security through our electronic death registration system when we produce the death certificate for your loved one. Please note: Even though we notify the Social Security Administration the family will still need to call and apply to receive any benefits. ELIGIBILITY Not everyone qualifies for benefits. Below is a list of criteria that may need to be met. A widow or widower age 60 or older (age 50 or older if disabled) A widow or widower of any age caring for the deceased’s child who is under age 16 or