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What is a free plot (VA cemetery), a marker, and a flag?
These are the three benefits that all veterans will receive from the VA upon passing.
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What is the $255 that Social Security pays?
This one-time, lump sum, death benefit is paid to a surviving spouse or child (that is a minor) upon the passing of a social security recipeant.
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What is the average funeral cost today?
Apart from cemetery plots, $6,000-$10,000 is what you might expect to pay.
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What is a reason so many famiies choose to pre-plan their funeral?
So children and other family members don't have to do this.
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What is paid to the funeral home at the time of service?
The services, casket, vault, and other items are all expected at this time.
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