When someone close to you passes away, it’s natural to want to honor them in a meaningful way. Planning a celebration of life service can be difficult, but with the tips listed below, you can take the ...

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 ...

SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — As funeral arrangements are being made to honor Pope Francis, we're learning more about how pre-planning a funeral helps families. An area funeral home says it helps take the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Go ahead and plan your funeral, but think twice before paying in advance. You risk losing everything if the funeral home goes out of business. Instead, keep your money in a pay-on-death account at ...

The national median cost of a funeral is almost $8,000, yet many Americans have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. When a loved one dies, families often face an impossible choice between honoring ...