Wilson Funeral Home

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“The most common reason people plan their funeral ahead of time is because they do not want their family to be burdened with it later on,” says Doug Wilson, owner and manager of the Wilson Funeral Home.

Planning ahead makes sense for other reasons too. It is a simple procedure that does not take much time. Decisions can be made about specific choices such as the type of service you would like, the flowers or even the music. Your decisions can be based on your personal preferences at a price that fits your needs.

Wilson goes on to say that, “many times people want to know if they have to pay ahead of time or do they have to pay the whole cost at once. I have many arrangements on file that are not paid for ... they have told me what they want when they die, but they have other financial arrangements to pay for it, such as life insurance.” Their wishes are on record and are carried out when the need arises. In New York, when a person does decide to pay ahead for their funeral, a trust account is opened and held until the funeral has been completed. Interest earned on the money in the trust offsets cost increases, so Wilson Funeral Home guarantees that the funeral is paid for whenever it is needed.

The Wilson Funeral Home is the only family owned independent funeral home in Norwich. “When a family chooses us, they are treated like they are my family ... the way that I would want to be treated.” Because the funeral home is independent, it has a strong and complete investment in the Norwich Community. Doug Wilson and his associate, Carl Conley, a Sherburne native, are members of the Norwich Rotary Club. Doug has served on the YMCA board and is chairman of the Msgr. Festa Memorial Golf Tournament that benefits Chenango Catholic Charities.

The decision to preplan your funeral is a loving gesture for those you leave behind as it relieves them of decision-making at a very stressful time.

When it comes to funerals, people want to feel that they are being cared for in a dignified and personal manner. “Wilson Funeral Home is my family taking care of yours.

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