Funeral planning

Coronavirus (or more specifically COVID-19) has thrown a lot of families and communities into an unexpected state of stress. Many families are cancelling funerals in an attempt to keep their friends and families safe or are unsure about what to do. The good news is that you don’t need to sacrifice y

Coronavirus had made funerals more complicated for families, as governments either ban or advise against both unnecessary travel and large gatherings of people. Even pre-Coronavirus, there have always been people who haven’t been able to attend the funerals they would like to, due to distance, pre e

Planning a funeral can be difficult due to the high level of emotions, pressure, and chaos that occurs when someone passes away. The Funeral Rule is a regulation put forth by the FTC to protect consumers when they deal with funeral homes and companies involved in the funeral process. The Funeral Rul

Many people feel overwhelmed when they lose a loved one and discover that the funeral will cost thousands of dollars. People commonly start by looking for charities that will help with funeral costs, the unfortunate reality is that there aren’t many. Below is a list of organizations (and other strat

Many people choose to set up a funeral guest book for their memorial services as a way for guests to share memories and stories regarding the person who has passed away. Funeral guest books are a good way to memorialize the funeral service or memorial service, similar to a scrapbook. It also is a gr

Why online fundraisers are helpful Creating an online fundraiser makes it easy to raise money due to the ease of use and reach of the internet and social media. Leveraging the network of yourself, your family, and your friends can be incredibly useful in a time of need. While there are other s

Funerals can be very expensive--often upwards up $10,000. While most of us don’t have that kind of money laying around, the good news is that it’s possible to plan a cheap funeral without sacrificing meaning or your opportunity to say goodbye. However, most people don’t know much about funerals and

Cremation is generally the more affordable option for most families, with averages around $750-$3,500. Some states require that you engage the services of a funeral director instead of dealing directly with a crematorium, you'll want to research cremation only companies vs. full-service funeral home

The average funeral costs about $9,000, which can lead to enormous financial stress, in addition to the pain of losing a loved one. Fortunately, funeral fundraisers are becoming

Funerals are incredibly expensive. With the average funeral cost of $9,000, many people struggle pay for them out of pocket—making an extremely difficult time even worse. Fortunately, it’s becoming more and more common for people to suggest funeral donations in lieu of flowers. If you’re intere

While it’s customary to send flowers when someone passes away, more and more families are suggesting donations in lieu of flowers. Memorial donations can be a great way to help cover funeral costs or other family expenses. Others choose to use mem

When a new pet comes into our household, they can bring joy and love along with the added responsibility. And in the United States, we do in fact love our pets. According to a 2012 report by the Am

With the rise in awareness of the environmental impacts humans are having on our planet, more Americans are choosing to have a green burial to reduce their individual carbon footprint. Through traditional burial, it’s estimated that every year in the U.S. alone, we bury the equivalent of 4 million a

While you may have heard about funeral insurance, burial insurance or final expense insurance, none of these actually exist—technically. However, these terms are generally used interchangeably to refer to a small whole life insurance policy that is purchased with the intention of making sure that

Embalming is the process of injecting a dead body with chemicals in order to temporarily preserve it. It is commonly used in the United States to help make a body look more lifelike before a viewing or funeral, as well as to help preserve corpses used for medical training and research. The His