For Those Who Don't Have Life Insurance: 3 Ways To Save Money On Funeral Arrangements

Posted on: 7 April 2016

Recent statistics show that about 30% of consumers do not have any life insurance. Therefore, if your friend or family member has recently passed without the necessary insurance to pay for their final arrangements, it is important to consider the following money-saving tips. #1-Choose  A Direct Burial It is not unusual to think that everyone has to be embalmed prior to being buried. However, if the deceased can be buried soon after death without being embalmed and if a visitation is not needed, a direct burial can allow you to save a lot of money. [Read More]

3 Easy Ways To Save Even More On Your Cremation

Posted on: 30 March 2016

It is no big secret that cremation is a much cheaper alternative than traditional burial. At costs as low as $1,100 in most places, direct cremation is definitely a cheaper route to take when you are planning your own end-of-life arrangements. However, this basic direct price can definitely rise sharply with expensive alternatives offered by the funeral home. If you want to make your cremation even cheaper as a pre-planner,  there are a few simple things that you can do. [Read More]

Planning In Advance For A Full Service Veteran Funerals

Posted on: 28 February 2016

Many veterans who served a number of years in the military are proud of the service that they performed for their country. If you will be in charge of planning a veterans memorial service for your loved one, there are things that you will have to prepare in advance. Here are some of the funerals service items of importance that you will have to prep for prior to your loved on passing on. [Read More]

Celebrating A Life: How Humor Can Lessen Grief At A Funeral

Posted on: 29 January 2016

The loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things to endure, so perhaps humor is needed in times of loss more than any other time. In fact, The Wall Street Journal says that funeral services are undergoing a transformation because many mourners aren't relieved by traditional reverence; more people want to remember the good times. One aspect that is often overlooked during funeral planning is the need for a bit of happiness and humor during the service. [Read More]