Becoming a Preneed Specialist and Preneed Basics at a Funeral Home

[@jem117]

I am also a preneed specialist in Colorado and it has quickly become the best job i've ever had. I truly love helping and protecting families. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@marthamejia6195]

This is my 3rd year as a pre-need advisor in California and it is by far the most beautiful and fulfilling job I’ve ever had. Thank you for your videos

[@TracyAllenVideos]

Hey Martha! At first I thought you were one of my coworkers that’s also a pre-need cremation planning advisor! 😊 This is my second year and I agree with you 100%🥰

[@lonitalbot2935]

Hi Martha! How can I reach you? Is there a business phone number?

[@hookedonrae]

I just started my career as Family Service Counselor a year ago and I love it. I truly believe it is my life’s calling with how I was led to it ❤

[@KaritheMortician]

That is awesome!

[@brooke2772]

I am shadowing for a cemetery sales position in a funeral home to get my foot in the door this upcoming week and was so happy to find this video on your page!! Your videos played a big part in solidifying that this is the field I would like to go into and I’m hoping it all goes well and if I enjoy it I’m going to finally apply to mortuary school 😁 Thank you for the content that you make and for all that you do!!

[@KaritheMortician]

Such a great idea!! Good luck!

[@madebydade305ify]

What's the average salary?

[@danlindberg4849]

Hi Ms Kari, NO notification again! The video was great as most people do NOT understand what is available to them! Thank you!

[@KaritheMortician]

You are so welcome!

[@danlindberg4849]

@@KaritheMortician :)

[@pzkw6759]

Hi Kari, glad to see you're back. The day after my dad's funeral in '98, I met with the family funeral director (who happens to be a close family friend) to plan my own send off. He showed me my options, and itemized the cost of them all, and explained how everything would work. I made my choices from the casket to the music (Amazing Grace, such a beautiful song) to burial site (along side my folks).Everything is in place ready to go. I hope, lol

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks

[@kennmills4382]

A very great insight into this critical role that complement the rest of the roles within the home. Thanks Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@bernadetteherpakglisan7498]

Packed full of information that is very good. Here is to an other great video !! Thanks Kari

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@MrDamichcoop]

Another informative vidoe. Great to remind people that funeral homes don't hold that money. it goes to a 3rd party. And remind them that they have options and things can change. I've really been thinking about planning and prepaying for my wishes.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@kennmills4382]

Great info! Fascinating seeing behind the scenes of the business.

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelm5601]

Great Video Kari, Best wishes to you and your girls settling into your new Home. BMore Mike

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you!

[@alanwalker7265]

Good information, this will help me take the burden from my kids. Thank you so much.

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Chevyguy-Ray]

To some degree, my final preparation is done. Of course the cost of what I chose to have done will ultimately change, do to fluctuations in the economy.

[@KaritheMortician]

Very true

[@morguegirl]

I just registered for my last semester of mortuary school and I’m currently trying to find a job in a funeral home (anything, just to get my foot in the door and in hopes it leads to an apprenticeship) and you both inspired me more and gave me some good tips with this video! do you have any other suggestions for first time funeral home interviewees? I’ve heard dress for the job you want, but I’m nervous because I have no idea what kinds of questions they’ll ask! (funeral home assistant, removal technician, etc)

[@KaritheMortician]

That is awesome!! There are a lot of jobs available!

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello good buddy 👍 Kari 👋 a very good interview very informative

[@KaritheMortician]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markthompson7111]

Good job.glad you added this.Mark L Thompson LFD.Dignity Memorial.

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks so much!!

[@lisasikes4801]

I have a question I'm on SSI & Medicaid in Indiana, how can I setup a plan that will take care of at least some of the expenses? They don't want you to have any of that in your name on SSI & Medicaid. I'm not asking for anything illegal. I was hoping you may know who I could talk to about it.

[@KaritheMortician]

You make it irrevocable and can make small payments each month

[@lisasikes4801]

Thank you so much

[@MaryClareVideos]

They talked about pre needs alot in Six Feet Under.

[@KaritheMortician]

Yes they did!

[@lauragadille3384]

Do I need this for my cremation? And what I want done to my ashes or just tell my family. And how much does this cost to talk about prices?

[@KaritheMortician]

Tell your family but you can make the plan ahead with the funeral home. IN some states your family doesn't have to follow your wishes

[@ElvisandAmy8]

I just started with dignity memorial and one of the managers told me I’ll be having to set tables up in front of grocery stores or meeting people at McDonald’s parking lot is that true ??

[@ElvisandAmy8]

I’m feeling so discouraged

[@KaritheMortician]

If that is what they do but there are far better ways!

[@ElvisandAmy8]

@@KaritheMortician Do you think pre need with Dignity is worth sticking out ? I’m feeling like I don’t want to show back up . The manager reeemed me pretty hard when I said I don’t have the money to go and buy an iPad for this , I haven’t gotten paid yet and I asked why it was such a big issue to buy right away if I first have to do all the courses for a month or so ? I won’t be out doing this yet - and I asked why we have to do it alone - im a woman and I don’t feel comfortable going door to door alone . It’s beginning to look like it’s basically a vacume salesman soliciting job . Another thing Miss Kari If I can ask you .. is it right to walk up to people while they’re at graves and try to sell to them ? I’m really not sure about this . I want to be in at need . I had no idea this is what it was when I interviewed until I finished all the back grounds and drug test and passed all of that and they didn’t tell me any of this until my second day. I was so excited . How can I get into at need instead ?

[@Mr.CollectingEverything]

@@ElvisandAmy8 are you still a PPA today?

[@ElvisandAmy8]

@@Mr.CollectingEverything No. I quit very very quickly .

[@margaretlaycock42]

Thought provoking,educating people can't start soon enough.Back in the day I remember the "Insurance man" calling round to collect the money and logging it in a book which was kept in drawer.It was never talked about what it was for!...🙄

[@KaritheMortician]

Thank you

[@charleneevans96]

Kari, can you tell us what a well preserved body looks like after 20 years?

[@KaritheMortician]

THere is no way to know

[@vickiegray690]

Very informative. I know this sounds petty in light of your content but those mints on the table made my mind go in that direction. In these situations people in close contact makes one want fresh breath. I wish people would opt to put out sugarless mints that way you won’t feel that your teeth need brushing badly. I told you it was petty. 🤭

[@MaryClareVideos]

Those mints weren't supposed to be there. 😺

[@KaritheMortician]

Always mints around funeral homes!!

[@vickiegray690]

@@KaritheMortician My husband was a pastor for 30 years so I can vouch for that.

[@CuriousRose]

I’ve your work hun!

[@KaritheMortician]

Thanks!

[@denz310]

I just got hired. They're just waiting for me to get my insurance license. I pray I pass and that I good enough to make a decent amount of money.

[@Mr.CollectingEverything]

how is it going for you at this time. same boat you were in at the moment, please share

[@Mr.CollectingEverything]

I is it going for you same boat?

[@ComandoesOutdoors]

🐻

[@KaritheMortician]

:)

[@TomP-nw4wu]

Preened is a product, not insurance, n'est-ce pas .