Talking about death is never a comfortable subject. But for Allen M., a retiree living in Los Angeles, planning and paying for his own funeral well in advance was a pragmatic decision he’s actually ...

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — For nearly a half-century, Deloris Evans thought her passing would not be a burden for her family. Decades ago, she bought a prepaid funeral plan. Evans said, “I got ...

PHOENIX (Consumer Reports) — Funerals are often one of life’s biggest and last expenses. Planning ahead can be uncomfortable, but it can save money and help ease the burden on your loved ones.

Pre-need arrangements prove a comfort to many because their families are spared the anguish and cost of planning a funeral. There's also strong appeal for those looking to beat inflation. The average ...

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult moments you can face in life. However, planning your funeral in advance can make it easier for your family. One of the greatest gifts you can give to ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office is suing a Johnstown funeral home director for allegedly pocketing costs for services she never completed. Brittany Thomas, who took over ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Have you thought about what will happen to you when you die? Have you shared that with your loved ones? Funerals are often one of life’s biggest and last expenses. Planning ...

In 2012, Dave Nixon and his wife pre-purchased funeral packages from Joyce Funeral Home in Emmetsburg for $10,354.50 each. By the time his wife Judy died in 2020, a court had declared the funeral home ...

In all, the former funeral home director is suspected of stealing the pre-paid funeral expenses of more than 100 people, ...