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- Ramona Sousa

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I think that, uh, pre-planning for an eventuality is just wise. We see that in so many areas of our lives where we purchase insurance, in case a disaster happens. Well, death will happen.

Pre-planning is something that, that you can do that is a huge benefit to your family. When family members come in – whether it’s a spouse or children or, um, siblings – and they are in a position where they need to make decisions for, for their loved one that passed away, and they haven’t talked about it, or even if they have talked about it, they are second guessing if they are making the right decision or even second guessing what, what the individual that passed away might have wanted. Where prearranging takes all that stress away from, from the family members and those that are left to grieve.

I can tell you first hand the difference between meeting with a family and helping them through a funeral that’s been arranged and pre-planned, versus coming in cold and not even being prepared for the, the questions and the emotion around it, is night and day. The sense of relief to a family when they find out that mom and dad have already came in and pre-planned their funeral services, the burden is released of having to make those decisions themselves. So both emotionally – and financially, um – can be a great advantage.

If somebody had prearranged back in 1993 and they pass away this year, their funeral costs 1993 prices. Um, there still are things that do need to be paid at the time of, of someone’s passing, things like obituaries and honorariums, and the food at your reception, but that’s, it’s pretty minimal compared to the overall cost of a funeral.

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Judith Szabo

Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed. Everyone we met was kind, courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time. Thank you so much.

Heather Mayne

They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things. They were prepared and respected any religious decisions. The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation.

Tanya Kohar

In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father. Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death.

Terry Eldridge

The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief.  After the passing of my mother, the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign, which took a huge burden off my mind at the time.

Donald McClure

Everyone was so helpful and kind.  There was no pressure.  They provided exactly what we needed.

Diane Greenwood

From the time I called to the completion of all the services, I received compassionate, attentive and professional care.  There was a sense of caring from each staff member.  I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone.  I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision.

Katherine Lewis

I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring, kind, considerate and helpful.  I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use.  No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home.

Ethna Tutt

Right at the onset, I was made very comfortable, there was no pressure.  I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve.

Frances Baum

Everything that was arranged for us was perfect.  Our loved one, husband, father, brother was treated with respect.  Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect.

Jacquelene Bluschke