The High Price of Death and Taxes.

Everyone knows about the two “sure things” in life, but few of us want to discuss the high price of death.  The truth is funeral homes and cemeteries know that in times of grief people are vulnerable.  They will rarely question prices.  As a result, most funeral homes take advantage of our vulnerability.

Here are some other common funeral schemes.

• Charging extra for filing the death certificate or getting it medically certified.

• Charging a fee to handle an outside casket. (Funeral homes are required to accept outside caskets.)

• Charging a commission for forwarding payment to third parties.

• Claiming embalming is required by law when it's not.

• Charging for goods and services that the family did not request.

• Charging for goods and services that the family did request, then not providing them.

Everyone will tell you how they are caring and concerned during your time of need.  The proof is in the bottom line.  Contact the people at Colonial Funerals to find out what REALLY matters when the life of a precious loved one comes to an end. Colonial Funerals serves all of Connecticut.  Call them at (203) 407-8899 or visit them on the web at www.colonialfunerals.com.