Remembrances, In Lieu of Flowers, and Bequests
When ones beloved pet crosses over the Rainbow Bridge, the parent (s) and children who have been with their pet for many years may want to do something special. There are several ways to memorialize the passing of your loved pet through the Flagler Humane Society.
Wall of Remembrance – A special area at the front of our shelter is dedicated as our “Wall of Remembrance”. The area was landscaped by our friends at Verdego Landscapes into a memorial garden. For donations of $100 or more, plaques are inscribed with your farewell message and affixed to our memorial wall. To date over 80 memorials have been made. Forms are available at the shelter or by calling our main number 386-445-1814.
In Lieu of Flowers – Sometimes when a loved one or special person in your life passes away, you will see that in lieu of flowers to honor that person a request may be made by the family to make a donation to a charity instead. A donation to the Flagler Humane Society is especially meaningful. Both Craig and Lohman Funeral Homes in Palm Coast have information regarding donations to FHS, and additional information can be obtained by calling the shelter main number at 386-445-1814.
BEQUEST (Leave a gift to Flagler Humane Society through your will)
A bequest is simple and convenient. You have a number of options.
You can make a bequest for a specific dollar amount or for a percentage of your estate. You can designate your bequest for general use or you can restrict its use. Many individuals establish endowments that honor the memory of a family member or another loved one. These endowments live forever, since only the income is used annually. Since a will is an important legal document, you should seek an attorney’s help to prepare a bequest. To assist you with this important process, we recommend that you contact the office of David Eldridge, P.A. in Palm Coast at (386) 445-2211, a wills and trust attorney and friend of the Flagler Humane Society for a free consultation. Or, contact your own wills and trust attorney or financial advisor.
Following are some examples of various types of bequests:
Specific Bequests are used to make a gift of a specific dollar amount or specific assets, such as securities, real estate, or personal property.
Residuary Bequests are used to give all or a portion of the rest, residue, and remainder of your estate after payment of expenses and a specific amount designated to other beneficiaries.
