Transferring Prepaid Funeral Arrangements

If you’re concerned about changes at the funeral home where you’ve made prearrangements, we have good news… we’ll honor them and handle the actual transfer of your prearrangements.

Pre-arrangements are 100% transferrable; if a funeral home goes out of business, you relocate, or you change your mind about using a particular funeral home then you can transfer your pre-planned and prepaid funeral or cremation arrangement to another funeral home.

If you would like information regarding transferring your prearrangements to our firm, or any other way we can help, please Contact Us.

Often times when families start the preplanning process and enter a pre-paid funeral contract they do not realize they have the ability to transfer their prepaid contract to another funeral home locally or in another state. You are the owner of your pre-arrangement account and therefore have the option to transfer your prearrangements and prepaid contract to another funeral home. This contract can be transferred either before or after death occurs.

The laws in Pennsylvania regarding pre-paid funeral contracts purchased through a funeral home are made to protect the buyer. The money you pay toward the pre-paid funeral goes to a third-party burial insurance policy, bank CD or trust fund,  where it will remain until the contract is either canceled or fulfilled. You have ownership of the funds at all times until a licensed funeral home performs the contracted services outlined in the agreement. More importantly, transferring your pre-arranged funds from other funeral homes to Gedon Funeral Homes usually means you will have no added expense and we will honor the price guarantee.

Question: Can I transfer my prearranged funeral contract to Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services in Lock Haven and Mill Hall, PA?

Yes. Pennsylvania state law requires that money held in all prearranged funeral contracts be placed in an escrow account by an organization licensed by the state to do so. In Pennsylvania, state law requires these contracts to be held in a preneed insurance policy, bank CD or trust fund. We encourage anyone considering this change to be proactive and not delay. Simply call us and schedule an appointment - there will be no cost or obligation to you. Usually in a few minutes and the signing of a few simple forms, the task is complete. You will have peace of mind knowing you have made a wise decision.

Question: How do I transfer my prearranged funeral contract to Gedon Funeral Homes & Cremation Services?

Simply gather the prearranged contract you have in your possession when you met with the other funeral home and any other documents about the prearrangement.  Contact us and we will help you start the process.