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What Funeral Homes Aren't Telling You

The Consumer Federation of America and Funeral Consumers Alliance surveyed 150 funeral homes and had big trouble getting price information.

Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

How to Choose a Funeral Home

The right time to find the best funeral home for you or your loved one is when you don’t need to. Here are the top five things to look for when finding the best funeral home for your needs.

10 Creepy Stories From Funeral Homes And Crematoriums

Funeral homes and crematoriums can be unsettling simply because most people want to avoid them. If you have to go to one, it’s because you’ve lost someone,

What Taxes Do I Owe When I Inherit My Dad’s House?

“There are many types of taxes to consider in connection with an estate: estate tax, inheritance tax and income tax.” After the last surviving parent passes away, the estate may sell his home. The proceeds are then divided up, pursuant to the directions set out in the will. If children...

The Easiest Way to Plan a Christian Funeral or Memorial Service

A Christian funeral or memorial service is never easy to plan and organize. This practical and spiritual guide will help alleviate some of the burden.

Why Should You Plan Your Own Funeral?

Planning a funeral right after a family member dies is probably the last thing you want to do. But by putting some plans and information on file with a funeral home, you can make it so much easier on your surviving loved ones. While conducting research before writing A Good Goodbye: Funeral Planning for Those …

Can I make out a check for funeral

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I was P.O.A. for someone who just passed, her wish was to be cremated. Now that I have had the funeral home take care of this, I need to know if I can write a check out to t…

The bespoke funeral director: 'It's about handling death differently'

From woodland burials to poetic eulogies, Louise Winter works with grieving families to help them plan memorable send offs

3 Tips for a Personalized Funeral

A funeral is more than just a traditional ceremony that is “expected” when someone passes, it is truly a way to say goodbye to someone who was loved, to remember and celebrate the life they lived and to come together with friends and loved ones to share our grief and help each...Read More

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Please Congratulate Me On My Funeral Plans

Yes, you read right. I’m making my own funeral plans, and I invite you to write down your final wishes, too

How to dress for a funeral

First, understand that what you wear to the funeral is much less important than actually going to the funeral or gathering.

Yes. You Should Go to The Funeral.

Funerals aren’t fun. They aren’t like other social events where friends and family gather to celebrate an occasion. There are often awkward moments, as both those who are immediately-impacted, and those who come to honor the dead and pay respects to the living, are at their most vulnerable – or raw. It’s Inconvenient There will...Read More

Funeral homes go to a lot of trouble to keep prices hidden

At a time when funeral costs can easily reach five figures, a new survey shows how far funeral homes will go to prevent consumers from shopping around.

Celebrating A Life Before It Ends: Why More People Are Holding 'Living Funerals'

A living funeral, also called a pre-funeral, is held for a person who is nearing death.