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The Governor Of New Jersey has taken a step to help folks lower cost funerals in that State. In this economy anything will help with funeral cost.

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“Cost of registering a burial goes from $15 to $5……….. Gov. Chris Christie is not going after New Jersey’s coveted graveyard vote but he is keeping the state registar from permently tagging mourning families with a $15 funeral cost. As his last act before taking a two-week vacation from Trenton, Christie has vetoed a bill that would have kept the cost of registering a burial or casket removal or transporting at $15 rather than reverting back to the original cost of $5. Christie said the veto of bill (A-2921) stresses the need for increased efficiency in delivering services rather than continually raising costs on New Jersey families. The bill would have eliminated the 2010 sunset provision under a 2007 law that provides funds for the state Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS). The bill would have allowed the registrar to continued to charge a $15 fee rather than reverting back to $5.“via www.newjerseynewsroom.com

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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
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Prepaid or “Preneed” Funeral Plans are a bad idea. This is evidenced by the recent Illinois Funeral Director Association(IFDA) Preneed Scandal and the National Prearranged Services (NPS)Prepaid funeral Plan Scandal. Hundreds of Millions of Dollars disappeared from folks funeral contracts in These Scandals.

National Prearranged Services is no longer in Business. The Illinois Funeral Directors Association is still in the prepaid Funeral Business. I strongly urge you not to do business with these IFDA  folks or any of their member funeral homes. The possibility of RIP OFF Remains.

Snippet From The Chicago Tribune:

“While prepaid plans sound enticing, they often come with strings attached. Funeral homes usually pitch the plans as a way to lock in funerals at today’s prices, saving you the cost of inflation. Cashing in the plans, however, can sometimes prove difficult.

If you are considering such a plan, review the contract carefully and understand exactly what you are buying. Ask where your money will be held and who will manage it. Some accounts that hold money from prepaid plans have gone under in recent years, leaving the folks who invested empty-handed. Make sure the contract has a provision that protects you if the firm goes out of business. Also check to see if there are fees to cancel the plan, or what happens if you move.

Prepaid plans are a terrible idea,” -via www.chicagotribune.com”

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Saturday, June 26th, 2010
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Your Decision on whether you will come in under the average cost of a funeral essentially is not difficult. It comes down to Cremation or Burial.

A cremation generally runs between $625 and $1500 USD ($1500.00 is way too much).

Now for a traditional funeral today the average cost is about $8300.00 USD. With a good range being $7,000 USD to $10,000 USD.

So If you choose cremation you most always will come in under the average cost of a funeral.

Snippet From the Senior-Site.

It is best to plan to come in under the average cost of a funeral

“It may be morbid to blog about funerals especially to seniors like me but practically speaking, planning for your own funeral can actually save you and your loved-ones time, energy and of course, money. Seniors must consider planning for their own funeral as some sort of insurance. Good thing is, if you plan your funeral ahead of time, you would know that everything will go according to what you have in mind, thus avoiding confusion and misunderstanding when that fateful day comes.Seniors should also consider that a death is some sort of an instant magnet for scammers and con-artists. Of course, you wouldn’t want your loved-ones to be taken advantage of during their most vulnerable time. With that said, here are some tips on how to plan and cut cost on your own funeral—well, it may come in handy for caregivers as well:
·    Do your research. There is no better time than now to do these things. Know the industry and how it goes nowadays.  It includes prices and “packages” local funeral homes offer. Make a rough draft of how you would like your funeral to be arranged.
·    Decide whether to cremate or bury. Whatever happens to your being, it will all boil down to either of the two:  cremation or burial. Let it be clear to everyone what you prefer and your reasons why you prefer it.”-via seniors-site.com

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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
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Rest in Peace Insiders Tips to the Low Cost less Stress Funeral has gained some traditional Funeral industry Acceptance. A Funeral Director at Amazon .com has reviewed the work.

The book advocates letting consumers lower the cost of their family funerals.

The book was initially shunned by the traditional funeral industry. The reality of folks demanding lower cost funerals and moving toward cremation has brought on some funeral industry acceptance.

The book helps folks come in under the average cost of a funeral.

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