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McAllister Smith tells Charleston commission preplanning reduces family burden, outlines veteran benefits
Summary
Representatives from McAllister Smith described funeral preplanning options, veteran benefits and logistics at a Charleston City Commission on Women meeting, and the commission agreed to circulate resource materials and a proposal to city offices.
Representatives from McAllister Smith told the Charleston City Commission on Women that funeral preplanning can reduce logistical and financial burdens on families and highlighted veteran-specific benefits available at national and state veterans cemeteries.
"There are about 75 to 125 things that need to take place within a very short time, within like a 36 hour window or 3 days," said Katina, a licensed funeral director with McAllister Smith, describing why she encourages advance planning. She asked community members to record vital statistics and service preferences to simplify arrangements for survivors.
Katina said McAllister Smith operates six local locations — James Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Holly Hill and Columbia — and offers prepayment and preplanning options that can lock in prices. She said funeral homes in South Carolina must use a third-party provider to hold prepayment funds and…
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