“They evolve with the industry. Partnering up with them certainly is extremely comfortable, and if you're looking for a long-term relationship, that's the kind of makeup you want in your partner.”
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Deposits for at-need contracts
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Flexible payment plans
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Online payments for remote families
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Large transaction support
One platform for every payment.
Flute helps you handle deposits, payment plans, online payments, and preneed contracts from one place. Families get a clear way to pay, and your team gets predictable cash flow without the manual work.
Deposits for at-need contracts
Send a secure payment link via text or email to collect a deposit the moment a family commits.
Flexible payment plans
Set up payment plans on a schedule that fits each family’s situation, with charges that run automatically.
Online payments for remote families
Send out-of-state relatives a link that they can use to pay from a phone or computer, without ever stepping into the office.
Large transaction support
Flute handles larger transactions reliably, with the option to take ACH payments when a card isn’t the right fit.
FAQs
Flute gives cremation businesses a single platform for collecting deposits, sending payment links, setting up payment plans, and managing preneed contract billing. Every transaction appears in a single dashboard, giving your team a clear record without piecing together data from different tools.
Yes. Flute lets you send a secure payment link by email or text, which is helpful when family members are coordinating arrangements from out of state. Families can pay from a phone or computer in a few steps, and your team is notified the moment the payment clears.
Yes. Flute supports flexible payment plans with automated, scheduled charges, which works well for at-need contracts and preneed plans paid over time. One thing worth noting is the potential risk that payment plans pose. When a card fails, or a family stops paying, your team may need to step in to manage collections and follow-up. Flute’s dashboard helps you spot these issues quickly, but the underlying risk is real and worth considering when establishing any payment plan.
The right processor handles the realities of this industry — larger transaction sizes, families paying from out of state, and a mix of at-need and preneed billing — without surprise fees or a support line that puts you on hold. Flute is built around all of that, with U.S.-based support when you need a real person.
Flute accepts credit cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfers, and contactless card payments. Families can pay in person, through a secure link sent by email or text, or by giving their card number to your team over the phone.
Give every family a smoother experience
Flute takes the friction out of payments, so your team can focus on serving families. Smoother billing, faster collections, and a payment setup that works the same way your team does. See why cremation businesses across the country choose Flute.