PEACE OF MIND: Leaving written instructions and setting aside adequate funds irrevocably relieves you of the worry that your spouse or children will be burdened with making difficult decisions. In many ways, it's a final gift of love from you to your family.

DIGNITY AND CONTROL: You help ensure that your wishes are carried out with dignity and respect. Before your death you retain the right to change funeral homes or funeral services. These rights pass to your family after death occurs.

INFLATION-PROOF GUARANTEE: Aspen Mortuaries guarantees in writing that your funeral service and merchandise costs will be fully covered at the time of death. When funds are held in an irrevocable insurance trust, all growth on your funeral plan is tax free. You will not receive a Federal 1099 form.

FREE, NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATION: Aspen Mortuaries has qualified Preneed Counselors whose sole task is to guide you through the pre-planning process. By planning ahead, you have time to make more thoughtful and better decisions.

SAFETY: Once your funds are secured in an irrevocable agreement, no one can make any withdrawals. When your policy is established, the ONLY way that the funds will be released is with a signed copy of the funeral bill and a certified death certificate.

PROTECTION FROM THE NURSING HOME: Unlike other investments (including the cash value of traditional life insurance) that you own, the dollars you place into a correctly structured funeral plan will not count as assets if you enter a nursing home. The full cost of your funeral can be protected using an irrevocable insurance trust.

NO PROBATE OR DELAY: When you use an irrevocably assigned insurance trust to hold your dollars, the funds are immediately available to pay funeral costs. With your permission, the funds can even be paid directly to the funeral home that provides the funeral goods and services. There is NO probate or delay.

Because every family's situation is unique, certain restrictions and exemptions may apply.

To get started with your pre-planning, please contact one of our convinient locations or pre-plan online.