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Bridgeport funeral director urges families to be prepared for final costs associated with death

Chris Gee's advice comes at a time when many family start GoFundMe campaigns to help cover funeral costs.

Frank Recchia

Mar 2, 2025, 9:30 PM

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Amid rising costs, Chris Gee – funeral director at Bridgeport's Lester Gee Funeral Home – is encouraging families to buy life insurance so they don't come up short when a loved one passes away.

"It's important to be prepared and a simple life insurance policy will provide that security – but it must be purchased two years in advance," Gee told News 12. "Many families try and buy life insurance when a loved one gets sick and it doesn't work that way. You have to plan ahead.”

Gee's advice comes at a time when many family start GoFundMe campaigns to help cover funeral costs.

"It's always better to be prepared and not depend on raising money after a person passes away," he said.

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