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1 Your Planning Guide Tulsa.com

2 Why thesociety More than 30 years ago, we felt that not all families were comfortable sharing with funeral directors how they truly felt about cremation. More and more families were turning to us saying, Dad just wanted cremation. Families concerned with the cost of a funeral told us We don t want a fancy funeral. The simpler the better. Over time, they even shared, It s more environmentally friendly I like that. Specializing in Exclusively That s why we founded the Society of Oklahoma. As the one and only cremation society in the state, we have served families with simple and affordable cremations since We are the largest provider of complete cremation services and own and operate our own crematories. For more than 30 years, we ve been setting the standard for cremation services in the state of Oklahoma. We are dedicated to our mission of offering simple, affordable, worryfree cremation. YourPlanning Guide

3 is now a preferred choice for many approximately 39% of the U.S. population chooses cremation over funerals. The benefits The Society of Oklahoma is a group of people, like you, who are united in the belief that cremation is a dignified and environmentally friendly final disposition option. Our client families hail from a variety of social, religious and economic backgrounds, but they are all attracted to the simplicity and affordability of cremation. The Society offers you low-cost, worry-free cremation services. We take pride in serving your family with dignity, respect and compassion. At the Society, we provide a range of first-class cremations and choices customized to fit each family s unique needs. We offer an assortment of distinctive services, products and options. Whether you prefer an intimate memorial service or just a basic simple cremation, we will guide you through the planning process and go above and beyond to meet your unique wants and needs. Our caring staff is here to serve you 24 hours a day, seven days a week to offer information, support or guidance Tulsa.com 2

4 Pre-plan for peace of mind You plan ahead for all of the important events in your life, from weddings to vacations to retirement. So, why wouldn t you plan ahead for your own cremation service? Pre-planning isn t just something you do for yourself it s something you do your loved ones. If you don t make pre-arrangements, your family may struggle to figure out what you wanted. Don t put them in this difficult and painful position. By deciding on the details of your cremation services now, you will save your family a lot of stress and heartache later. With the Society of Oklahoma, you ll have an opportunity to make all of your arrangements in advance. This will give you and your family the ultimate peace of mind. Here are just a handful of the benefits pre-planning provides: It allows you to make your wishes known, so your family members won t have to guess. It ensures your family does not emotionally overspend from grief or guilt. It gives you a chance to personalize your cremation plan down to the smallest detail. It relieves you and your family from future financial responsibility. At Society of Oklahoma, we have options to make sure your cremation plan is fully funded and price protected years in advance of your need. For even greater peace of mind, you may also pre-pay for cremation services. When you pre-pay, you ll receive a lifetime guarantee that amount is all you will ever have to pay. Because pre-paying allows you to lock into today s prices, you ll protect your loved ones from financial strain in the future. YourPlanning Guide

5 When you make decisions in advance, you allow your survivors to find needed solace in the support of each other; to grieve their loss; celebrate your life. A worry-free process The Society of Oklahoma makes the pre-planning process quick, easy and stress-free. We offer the following pre-planning options: Register Your Decision We provide a free, no obligation form to legally register your cremation wishes, so there will never be a question as to what you wanted. We will then send you a registration card and a card to share to notify your loved one of your wishes. Register Your Decision and Pre-Pay for the Pre-paying locks you into today s cremation cost forever and it s guaranteed never to increase! We can arrange monthly payments as low as $25 per month and, from the very first payment, the overall cost is frozen. The Society offers a worry-free pre-payment plan. Unlike many other funeral homes, we have a federally protected insurance company hold the pre-payment until we perform the services we promised. When you pre-pay with Society of Oklahoma, 100 percent of the funds are secured with American Century Life, an Oklahoma licensed and supervised life insurance company. The account is established between the Society and yourself, and at the time of your death, the Society receives and retains the principal plus interest. This type of security eliminates any tax obligation on your behalf Tulsa.com 4

6 Secure cremation guaranteed You may be surprised to learn that most Oklahoma funeral establishments do not operate their own crematory. These funeral homes often subcontract out to a third-party cremation facility in another town. The Society of Oklahoma owns and operates our own crematories and utilizes sophisticated identification procedures similar to those used in hospitals. Your loved one will never leave the shelter of our professional care. We also offer a ID Guarantee, which gives you and your loved ones peace of mind and a high degree of confidence in the cremation process. Some specialized options Honorable Veteran Services: The Final Salute As an authorized and licensed Veterans Funeral Care provider, we are committed to honoring the courageous men and women who protect and serve our great nation. Our veteran services will typically save your family 40 percent of the cost as compared to most Oklahoma funeral homes. Let us help you claim the valuable veteran benefits you have worked so hard to earn. Celestis Memorial Spaceflights Our partnership with Celestis makes it possible to honor dreams of leaving Earth to touch the cosmos. A symbolic portion of cremated remains are launched into Earth s orbit, onto the lunar surface, or into deep space. Missions into space that return the cremated remains to Earth are also available. YourPlanning Guide

7 The process is always simplified for family members if advanced planning is done prior to the loved one s passing. Ready to gain peace of mind? To receive valuable pre-planning services make the smart choice and register you cremation wishes today. The benefits are priceless. You have three easy options to choose from: Call to schedule a time to meet with us. Visit Tulsa.com to register your wishes online. Complete the enclosed registration form and mail it back to us. With the Society, there is never any pressure or obligation. Whether you re planning ahead for your own cremation or require cremation services now for a loved one, don t settle for a second-rate cremation provider. For simple, affordable and dignified cremation services, turn to the cremation experts. Trust in the Society of Oklahoma Tulsa.com 6

8 Tulsa.com 2103 E 3rd Street, Suite 101 Tulsa, OK (918) S Toledo Avenue, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK (918)

9 Plans Spring 2013 Anniversary 30 th A Pioneering Authority Since 1983

10 Just a Simple Simple s with Viewings/Service Veterans Simple Nationwide Simple with Mailing with a Final Goodbye followed by Memorial Service Veterans Simple Memorial Service following Traditional Ceremony followed by Transportation of the body Preparation of the required documents & authorizations Worry-Free Guarantee Rental ceremonial casket Simple plastic urn Certified death certificate (one) Mailing of ashes to any location in the continental U.S. Online obituary and online guest book Guest register book Memorial folders (100) Thank you notes (25) Coordination & supervision of memorial service at your church or cemetery Final goodbye at our service facility, up to 15 minutes Viewing & Visitation to be held in our facility *Veterans urn & flag case Coordination & supervision of graveside service held at any OK National Cemetery Completion of Veterans Administration forms for benefits and Military Honors Coordination of Military Honors at national or Tulsa-area cemetery Pricing $995 $1,320 $1,090 $1,070 $1,340 $995 $1,340 $2,850 See back for full plan descriptions. This promotional piece and chart are not a general price list. Prices subject to change without notice.

11 Worry Free Packages Just a Simple Basic services of funeral director and staff, transportation from place of death, refrigeration, local transportation of body, cremation, filing of death certificate and permits, M.E. permit fee, newspaper notice, one certified death certificate, simple plastic urn. Simple (with Nationwide Guarantee) Includes Just a Simple plan from anywhere in the U.S., regardless of if you are traveling or have two homes. Mailing of cremated remains anywhere in the U.S. Simple with Mailing Includes Just A Simple plan, free online obituary with guestbook, photo gallery and life legacy, mailing of ashes via USPS to any location within the continental U.S. Simple with Final Goodbye Basic services of funeral director and staff, transportation from place of death, refrigeration, local transportation of body, cremation, filing of death certificate and permits, M.E. permit fee, newspaper notice, one certified death certificate, simple plastic urn. Simple followed by Memorial Service Basic services of funeral director and staff, transportation from place of death, refrigeration, cremation, filing of death certificate and permits, M.E. permit fee, newspaper notice, online obituary, one certified death certificate, simple plastic urn. Memorial service in our chapel or your church (Monday through Friday), and a Basic Memorial Package. All cremation plans include your loved one s online memorial web tribute with photo. Veterans Plans Veterans Simple Basic services of funeral director and staff, transportation from place of death, refrigeration, local transportation of body, cremation, filing of death certificate and permits, M.E. permit fee, newspaper notice, one certified death certificate, Old Glory Veterans cremation urn, and flag case. Veterans Memorial Service following Basic services of funeral director and staff, transportation from place of death, refrigeration, local transportation of body, cremation, filing of death certificate and permits, M.E. permit fee, newspaper notice, one certified death certificate, Old Glory Veterans cremation urn, special military cloth guest register, and flag case. Memorial services in your church or cemetery chapel. Veterans Traditional Ceremony followed by Complete funeral, visitation period, use of rental ceremonial casket, Old Glory Veterans cremation urn, special military cloth guest register, flag case, 100 memorial folders, and 25 thank you cards Tulsa.com

12 Registration and Declaration Form Register Your Wishes FOR: (Print Name) This form is to advise family and friends of my decision to choose cremation for my final disposition. Once this form is filled out correctly, signed and witnessed, it is valid under the laws of Oklahoma. I, (Sign) being of sound mind, state that, after my death, I want my family and all others concerned to follow my wishes as stated in this Declaration Form. This form is meant to replace any information in regards to my final disposition that went before today, _(today s date). The following instructions are what I want done after my death in regards to my cremation decision: A: This is what I want done with my ashes: (mark and initial one) Scatter Mail Release to: B: This is the person (or persons) with whom I have made my wishes known and whom I have entrusted with my cremation decisions: (Name) (Relationship) (Telephone Number) (Name) (Relationship) (Telephone Number) C: Initial one of the 2 items below: D: Initial one of the 2 items below: I do want a memorial service I do wish to have my body viewed before cremation I do not want a memorial service I do not wish to have my body viewed before cremation Again, I wish to declare that I want cremation as my final disposition and to follow all instructions on this page. (Sign) (Date) Statement of Witnesses (2 are necessary) I, the witness, state that the person who signed the Registration and Declaration form is known to me and has signed this form in my presence. He/she appears to be of sound mind and not under duress, fraud or undue influence. (Signature of Witness #1) (Address) (Telephone Number) (Signature of Witness #2) (Address) (Telephone Number) Vital Statistics (The following information is necessary for the death certificate. This information is kept strictly confidential) Address City, State Zip Code Telephone Number Date of Birth Place of Birth Social Security Number Check one of the following: q Married q Never Married q Divorced q Widowed Name of Spouse Wife s Maiden Name Occupation (before retirement) Years of Education Father s Name Mother s full maiden Name Veteran? q Yes, please provide a copy of Discharge. This Registration and Declaration Form will be kept on file with Society of Oklahoma. For any changes call Tulsa.com 2103 E 3rd Street, Suite 101 Tulsa, OK (918) Fax (918) S Toledo Avenue, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK (918) Fax (918)

13 4 Easy Steps to Pre-pay Your Plan 1) Choose Your Plan Plans q Just a Simple $995 $ q Simple (with Nationwide Guarantee) $1,320 $ q Simple with Mailing $1,090 $ q Simple with Final goodbye $1,070 $ q Simple followed by Memorial Service $1,340 $ Veterans Plans q Veterans Simple $995 $ q Veterans Memorial Service following the $1,340 $ q Veterans Traditional ceremony followed by $2,850 $ 2) Add Additional Items q Death $ each $ q Mailing of Ashes $ 95 $ q Scattering of Ashes in Rolling Oaks $ 95 $ Additional Out of Area Transportation q miles from Tulsa $ 95 $ q More than 100 miles $195 $ TOTAL $ Anniversary 30 th A Pioneering Authority Since ) Complete & Sign the Registration & Declaration 4) Enclose your Check or Money Order & Mail Mail your Registration Form along with your check or money order to: Society of Oklahoma 2103 East 3rd Street, Suite 101 Tulsa, OK q Visa/MC q Amex q Discover Card #: Exp: CID: Name on card: Need Interest Free Financing on your Pre-payment? q I would like to make a deposit of $100 on the cremation, therefore locking in the price, and pay the remainder by monthly installments of: (Please circle) $40 $50 $75 $100 Mail your Receipt and Registration Cards to: Your Name Street City State ZIP info@tulsacremation.com Tulsa.com 2103 E 3rd Street, Suite 101 Tulsa, OK (918) Fax (918) S Toledo Avenue, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK (918) Fax (918) See Other Side 8153