For some people, death and funerals is quite the maudlin topic. Some cultures refuse to discuss death in the open. Mainly because they believe discussion attracts what they’re talking about. However, ...

When a loved one dies, you have a lot on your mind. You're thinking about how much you miss them, what you wish you had done or said, who you need to notify and the details for their funeral, just to ...

Planning a funeral can be difficult enough emotionally without factoring in financial matters. "This is one of the most important parts of estate planning that many people may not think much about, as ...

Losing a loved one is already difficult, but on top of that, funeral expenses can be nearly $10,000 or more. Expenses can increase if you're required to have a vault to place the casket. The financial ...

This Thanksgiving in Ellenwood, Georgia, was devastating for a 16-year-old girl‘s family. While most of us were collecting ...

Know your rights before you ring. The Federal Trade Commission requires funeral directors to give you price information over the phone if you ask for it—without you first having to share your name, ...

Should I prepay for my funeral? At One Senior Place, we are committed to educating seniors and their families about the importance of planning ahead for the various aspects of aging. One of the ...

The median cost of a traditional funeral with burial and viewing is about $8,300, according to a 2023 report from the National Funeral Directors Association, the most recent data available. Cremation ...

Titan Casket is teaming with employers nationwide to offer funeral planning support, aiming to cut costs for families and ...

Days before thousands of mourners would fill Washington National Cathedral for Jimmy Carter’s funeral, the sacred space was filled with people who knew how much work remained to get it ready for the ...

Hamilton’s daughter will never get to live her dream; the holidays will always be marred by the deadly shooting of Taylor.