A pre-need contract lets you make your funeral arrangements in advance and lock in today’s pricing — whenever the service is actually needed. It’s one of the most direct ways to ease the burden on your family later and make sure your own wishes are carried out exactly as you intend.
What a Postell’s Pre-Need Plan Covers
A pre-need plan can cover the complete cost of a funeral or cremation, arranged however fits your family. Depending on the plan you choose, that includes:
- Casket of your choice
- Burial vault of your choice
- Removal, funeral, and burial within 130 miles of any of our locations
- Securing the death certificate and all necessary permits
- Professional care and preparation
- The personal and professional services of a funeral director and assistants
- Use of our facilities for visitation
- Acknowledgement cards and a memorial register
- Use of the funeral coach and family limousine
- A final tribute in your church or our chapel
- Cremation services
Payment plans are available for up to 24 months, and there are several plan levels to choose from, so the cost can be spread out rather than paid all at once.
Locking In Today’s Prices
Postell’s pre-need funeral plan guarantees that we will provide the complete service at the price you choose today — whenever the need arises, however many years from now. It puts an end to worrying about future increases in the cost of funeral services.
Protected Under Florida Law
Pre-need funeral contracts in Florida are regulated under Chapter 497, Florida Statutes, administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Funeral, Cemetery & Consumer Services. Funds paid under a pre-need contract are placed into state-regulated trust accounts, and your records are subject to periodic state examination — giving you assurance that the arrangements you make today will be honored when the time comes. Contract purchasers also retain cancellation rights under state law.
Putting Your Wishes in Writing
Once you’ve made your decisions, you tell us exactly what service you want and we help you put it in writing. There’s then no doubt about your wishes — no family disputes, no loved ones left to wonder whether they did the right thing, spent too much or too little, or forgot something. It’s all settled, in your own words.
Why Families Plan Ahead
- It eases the burden on your family during an already difficult time
- It ensures a meaningful, personal ceremony reflecting your own wishes
- You take on the financial responsibility yourself, rather than leaving it to loved ones
- Today’s prices are locked in, regardless of when the service is needed
Getting Started
Call us at (407) 295-3857 to talk through your options — there’s no obligation, and our staff can walk you through what a pre-need plan would look like for your family. If you’d like an updated pre-need brochure, just ask and we’ll get one to you.
