Question: Can I transfer my prearranged funeral contract to Sykes Funeral Serivce?
Yes. North Carolina state law requires that money held in all prearranged funeral contracts also known as a preneed be placed in escrow by a funeral home licensed by the state to do so. In North Carolina, state law requires these contracts to be held in an insurance contract or trust fund.
Question: How do I transfer my prearranged funeral contract also known as a preneed to Sykes Funeral Service?
Simply gather the prearranged contract documents you have in your possession and bring them in or we will meet with you in the comfort of your home to discuss and complete this transaction. You will need to sign a transfer request form and the rest will be handled by Sykes Funeral Service. To ease stress you will not be required to contact the funeral home which you are transferring your prearranged contract from. If you simply have questions, please call us at one of our locations.
Question: How do I Prearrange a Funeral?
To prearrange a funeral, you meet with us at Sykes Funeral Service or in the comfort of your home and we will help you plan the services down to the smallest detail. When the arrangement is complete, you will have a "Statement Of Funeral Goods And Services" worksheet showing you exactly what that service costs today. There is no charge for this and you are under no obligation.
Question: How do Prearranging and Prepaying, also known as a Preneed differ?
Prearranging a funeral is an excellent way to make sure that the type of service you want is permanently recorded. This is a thoughtful way to make sure your family knows your wishes, therefore relieving them of the burden of making hard decisions during a difficult time. Prepaying, also known as a Preneed is when you make the desicion to prefund the arrangement ahead of time, by choosing one of the methods described below.
Question: How do I Prepay a funeral, also referred to as a Preneed?
There are two methods available to pre-pay for a funeral: a regulated funeral trust or a life insurance policy.
Question: How do I prearrange a funeral if I am receiving Medicaid Assistance?
It may be necessary for the prearranged funeral contract or Preneed to be termed as "irrevocable" if the funeral recipient is applying for or is currently receiving Medicaid assistance. Making the contract irrevocable does not change what or how Sykes Funeral Service will provide the services and merchandise at the time of need, but does revoke the right of the contract owner to "cash-in" their funeral prearrangement.
