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Funeral FAQs
A: You have a choice. You may pay a lump sum at one time or you may choose a plan in which you pay as little as 10 percent down with the balance to be paid within 24 months. There are no finance charges.
Q:What about costs? Are they also pre-arranged?
A: Yes. You have the right to decide what you do or do not want. You establish the price depending on your personal sense as of what is desirable. The final decision rests with you.
Q: What happens if I die before the funeral is fully pre-paid?
A: The amount paid will be credited toward the pre-arranged funeral selected. The unpaid balance will come from your heirs or estate. To be sure, you should specify this stipulation in your will or letter of last intent.
Q: What happens if I die away from home?
A: As soon as we’re notified, we will arrange for transportation of your remains so that your wishes will be carried out as soon as possible. Obviously, a variable such as transportation cannot be included in a pre-arrangement and will be billed at cost.
Q: What if Levine’s is not in business when I die?
A: Levine’s was founded in 1883 and is one of the few Jewish funeral homes that has passed from father to son for four consecutive generations. We hope to continue this tradition of serving Philadelphia’s Jewish community for generations to come. But if not, the trust is held by an independent financial institution and you will receive back whatever you have paid, plus interest. You cannot lose your money.
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A: The trust is valid wherever you are; but, if you assume you’ll be buried elsewhere, you will be provided with the name of a Jewish funeral director who will provide a comparable funeral for the value of the trust proceeds – or the trust may be revoked at your discretion and all deposited monies will be returned to you.
Q: Should I come alone to make pre-arrangements?
A: Just as with other important decisions in life, your spouse was most likely deeply involved. Therefore, by all means, you and your spouse or closest family member should do this together.
Q: Is this trust regulated by any government body?
A: It is regulated by the Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors in compliance with the Future Interment Provision of the Funeral Directors’ Law in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Also, just as a related aside, all licensed nursing homes in the state now require funeral pre-arrangements for residents covered under its Medicaid benefits program.
Q: Will there be any additional charges at the time of the funeral?
A: No, except if your heirs request additional services or merchandise.