Pre-Payment Options

There are a growing number of options available to the public today when seeking to preplan and prepay their final wishes. We can tailor a plan that's right for you. From single pay plans to automatic monthly bank withdrawals designed to meet anyone's budget concerns, our staff would be pleased to outline the choices available. 

Pre-paying can protect you and your family from future inflationary trends while providing the piece of mind of knowing that they will be cared for after you are gone. Below you will find more detailed explanations of the plans that we have available. If you would like to request an appointment after you have reviewed this information, we would be pleased to have one of our staff go over any additional questions you might have.  

Many individuals choose pre-pay or finance their funeral services in advance.  This eases the financial burden on your family at a difficult and stressful time.  At A. W. Rich Funeral Home, our staff is trained and experience in providing you with all the information you and your family need to pre-plan your service.  We spend as much time with you and your family as you need and are available at any time to answer any questions or make any changes.

FUNDING OPTIONS

The Fortis Family offers policies with payment options ranging from paid in full to monthly deductions from an account of your choice for up to 10 years.  For more information regarding this ever growing options with The Fortis Family give us a call. 

Interment Trust Services:  This service is sponsored byThe Vermont Funeal Director's Association and allows guaranteed prices (at today's cost) if you can pre-pay for your funeral service selection in full now, as long as no changes are made.  This does not include guaranteed prices for cash advance items such as musicians, flowers, obituary fees, death certificates, etc. Your money is placed in a trust account, in your name.  For more information, please contact us.

Whatever you decide, our staff here at the A. W. Rich Funeral Home will meet with you at your home or our home and at your convenience, go over your options and your wishes and help make your arrangements in writing, as instructed by you.  It is a time to gather information, such as relatives names (this insures correct information), list any scripture, favorite verse, music, etc. that you would like at your service, prepare the obituary, if desired and any other information that you care to give us to make your service a personal celebration of your life.