Advanced Planning of Funerals and Cremations

Elder Path helps families take the guesswork out of planning care for an aging loved one. Natasha works closely with you to understand your unique situation and guide you through the next steps. This may include:

• Safe discharge planning either from a hospital or rehabilitation setting, to assist as a family advocate with social workers, case manager, discharge planners and physicians on communication, timeline and next steps based on financially and medically qualifying for such.
• Assessing care needs at home – sometimes small changes, such as safety modifications or minor renovations, can make it possible for your loved one to remain at home safely and comfortably.
• Medicare insurance plan reviews.
• Veterans benefits reviews.
• Assistance with applying for benefits, obtaining appropriate durable medical equipment (DME), securing physician orders, and identifying qualified care providers and community resources.
• Exploring senior care options – when a higher level of care is needed, Elder Path helps determine the most appropriate setting, whether that’s independent senior living, assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care. Natasha can even accompany families on community tours to help evaluate options and ask the right questions.
• Connecting with trusted professionals – Elder Path helps families access qualified attorneys, accountants, and other specialists for important legal and financial planning needs, including powers of attorney, living wills, and estate planning.
• Planning ahead financially – Natasha can review insurance and pre-need planning options so families are not left making difficult decisions during a crisis. Together, you can create a plan that helps ensure funeral or cremation expenses are addressed in advance.

We are not healthcare providers and do not bill insurance for our services. However, we have the experience, knowledge, and professional connections to help guide families toward the resources and solutions that best fit their needs.

Following your complimentary assessment, we will determine whether placement assistance is appropriate or whether a consultation agreement and fee structure will apply for ongoing support and family care planning services.

We are not contracted or paid by the providers we work with.

Absolutely. We do not qualify clients based on their insurance coverage or facility needs. Helping families navigate this season of life is our passion.

If, after our complimentary assessment, we determine that none of our insurance-related or placement services are the right fit, we can still provide guidance and support through a consulting agreement. We will provide a detailed explanation of our services, fees, and engagement options before moving forward.

A preneed funeral contract (sometimes called a prearrangement) is simply planning and paying for funeral or cremation services in advance—before they are needed.

Rather than leaving your family to make difficult decisions during an emotional time, you can document your wishes and set aside funds to cover those expenses ahead of time.

This helps ensure your preferences are honored, reduces stress for your loved ones, and eases the financial burden on your family when the time comes.

A top priority was ensuring families could upload and digitally sign any necessary agreements to make the process of helping them secure and streamlined. This is why when you engage our services, we are fully HIPAA compliant, and all documents containing personal identifying information are protected and kept secure.

If your passion aligns with ours, email us, and we’ll schedule a quick call. There are several ways to get involved including our “work-study program”.

Yes! We are excited to be members of Chattanooga Case Management Society of America and are approved to provide continuing education units (CEU).

To register: Chattanooga Case Management Society of America – Home Page

We offer free to attend educational seminars frequently throughout the community and are happy to reach out to you and get you registered for any upcoming events we may have planned. We also are actively being requested to present at local businesses and places of education and would be happy to connect for further information.