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Pre-arrangement

Today, more and more people are choosing to plan their funerals in advance. We find that there are three basic reasons why...

You can relieve an emotional burden from those you love. By being able to make sound decisions in advance, without stress, you can free your loved ones from this responsibility. This allows them to concentrate on supporting each other, rather than being asked to make major decisions at a very emotional time.
You can express your own wishes. Often families are confused about what is proper. They may agonize over what you would have wanted. By selecting your options in advance, there is no doubt. And, if you change your mind, your plans can always be updated.
You can relieve the financial burden from those you love. If you choose to handle the funding of your funeral in advance, we have plans that will assure that your survivors will never have to pay additional funds for the services and merchandise you select.

You may be amazed at how good it makes you feel to get your wishes on file with us. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing that these decisions have not been left for others to face.

By talking with one of our Funeral Planning Professionals, you will receive all of the information you need to decide what is right for you. We are happy to answer any of your questions and there is, of course, no cost or obligation to inquire.

If you would like to get started recording your wishes now, simply fill out our pre-arrangement form or call us today to make an appointment at your convenience.

Today Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes serve the communities of Sac City, Lake View, Odebolt and Wall Lake. All occupy well-maintained, dignified structures that are able to serve each community with professional, compassionate services whenever needed by the families of Sac County. The various entities of this family of business sites support many community activities.

Licensed funeral directors Tim Smith, Alan Kruthoff and Tony Hinners continue to manage the Farber & Otteman locations today with the same reliable, caring services that Sac County families have come to rely on.

Your Full Name:
Your Email Address:
Your Maiden Name:
Street/Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Social Security Number:
Spouse's Name:
Spouse Survived? Yes No
Marital Status:
Date of Marriage:
Place of Marriage:
Names of Previous Spouses:
Names of Parents:
Address of Parents (if still living):
Names of Children:
Addresses and Phone numbers of Children:
Names of Brothers and Sisters:
Addresses and Phone numbers of Brothers and Sisters:
Names of other friends and relatives who should be notified:
Addresses and Phone numbers of other friends and relatives:
Occupation:
Names of present and previous employers:
Addresses and Phone numbers of present and previous employers:

If you are a veteran
Date of enlistment:
Place of enlistment:
Date of discharge:
Place of discharge:
Rank:
Service Numbers:
Organization or outfit:
Commendations received:
Location of discharge papers:
Flag desired to drape casket:

Religious affiliation:
Professional and fraternal organization memberships:
Education (list schools attended and dates of any degrees or honors received):
Names of newspapers for obituary:
Organ Donation (list of authorized card and anyone who should be notified):
Funeral director or funeral home you prefer:
Clergyperson or anyone else you would like to officiate:
Funeral Service Location:
Visitation instructions:
Music, hymns or readings you would prefer during your service:
Memorial Donations you would like in your memory:
Names and Addresses and Phone Numbers of casket bearers:
Cemetery Name:
Address and location of cemetery property (include lot and grave number):
Casket and/or vault preference:
If you wish to be cremated, include disposition preference:
Location of will:
The name of the executor of your estate:
Address and phone number of the executor of your estate:
Location of safety deposit box and key:
Attorney's name:
Attorney's address and phone number:
Location of checking accounts, checkbooks, savings accounts and passbooks:
Credit cards and charge accounts to be canceled. (For security purposes do not list Credit Card Numbers here, just the names of cards.)
Insurance company name and policy numbers:
Location of insurance policies:
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Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes & Cremation Center
813 W. Main St.
Sac City, IA 50583
712-662-7135
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