Those are the last words a caregiver wants to hear when checking a loved one into hospice care, whether at home or in a specialized facility. The decision to enter hospice care already carries a sense ...

Americans are rethinking how they observe their demise. Not so long ago, a proper funeral consisted of a viewing (usually with an open casket) or visitation one day, followed by the funeral service ...

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, ...

The National Funeral Directors Association has provided a list with an array of goods, services and logistics that are often included in a traditional funeral and/or memorial service. They report that ...

IT’S MORBID TO THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN FUNERAL, BUT PLANNING AHEAD COULD TAKE THE BURDEN OFF OF YOUR FAMILY, MALLORY ANDERSON AND CONSUMER REPORTS HAVE OPTIONS FOR EVERY BUDGET. FUNERALS ARE OFTEN ONE OF ...

Funeral plans usually include a consultation with a funeral director to discuss your preferences, budget and any specific cultural or religious requirements. The funeral director will guide you ...

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The passing of a loved one is not easy to handle, and having to deal with the financial and emotional stress of a funeral doesn’t help ease the pain. Even though death is inevitable, most people ...