July 2010
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Funeral & Cremation Planning
Pre-planning…A choice this important deserves talking to experienced professionals. If you are cojnsidering funeral arrangements, you likely have many questions. “What are my options?”  “Do I want burial or cremation?”  “What are the costs?” Arranging in advance, with out pressure or obligation makes sense and we have created packages that include...
Jul 14th
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June 2010
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Cemetery Information for Veteran's
First and foremost, if you are reading this and have served our country, the staff at Lankford Funeral Home and Crematory wants to say thank you for the right of freedom you have given to all Americans.    I recently had the honor of escorting two wonderful WWII veterans, John and Ray to Washington, DC with our Volusia Honor Air program and it was a day I will never forget.  It is made possible...
Jun 17th
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Cemeteries
If you are in the process of selecting cemetery property please know the difference between your area cemeteries. There are for-profit and non-profit cemeteries in your area and the people who assist you may or may not work on a commission basis.  The reason I tell you this is cost and obligation have alot to do with it.  Cemeteries are only required by Florida law to provide refunds within 30...
Jun 16th
What Every Consumer Should Know...
 Making funeral arrangements before they are needed is a thoughtful way to give your family peace of mind, but read on before you sign! Before you make any purchase, there are many options to consider.  A pre-need arrangement is a contract with a funeral services provider, cemetery, direct disposal company or monument builder.  This contract is a binding agreement, so make sure you read and...
Jun 8th
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May 2010
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We Are Here To Assist
Welcome! Lankford Funeral Home & Crematory is pleased to announce that we are 60 years old this year and have never changed ownership outside our family. Now we feel it is time to keep up with technology and give you an opportunity to ask us questions relating to  funerals, cremations, cemeteries and pet services.  We will be posting helpful information about rules and regulations and what...
May 24th
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