Gene explained that when Dad purchased his funeral plan in 2001, he had carefully examined every page. On page nine, he discovered a clause that allowed the funeral home to charge additional fees if an item became discontinued or unavailable. Dad refused to accept it. He returned to Mr. Pruitt, negotiated an amendment, and had the document signed and witnessed. Gene had been there.
From the folder, he produced a faded, notarized copy. It guaranteed that Dad’s chosen casket, or an exact equivalent, would be provided without additional charges. The same protection covered the funeral service and every other item in the package. The guarantee was permanent. Gene looked at Kyle and explained that he’d been keeping the document safe for twenty-five years. Mom read it slowly, removed her glasses, and looked across the desk. Then she began speaking about Mr. Pruitt, a butterscotch candy, and the kindness her husband had never forgotten.
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