Has There Been a Death in Your Family?

If someone in your family has just died, here's what you need to do:

1. Go to Arranging a Funeral Now to find out who you need to call and what arrangements you need to make.
2. Print out our Funeral Planning Guide to help you organize the necessary information.
3. Go to Find A Funeral Home / Cemetery to locate a funeral home, cemetery, or cremation service.
4. For additional information, check out The Funeral Process in our Learn About Funerals section for a step-by-step guide to planning a funeral from start to finish.

Do You Know the Advantages of Planning a Funeral in Advance?

If you're here under less urgent circumstances and wish to find out the benefits of planning your funeral in advance, check out the following guides.

Planning Ahead. Go to Planning Funerals in Advance to learn how planning a funeral ahead of time puts you in control and enables you to save money. You'll also get information on Controlling Funeral Costs and find out the best ways to set aside funds for your funeral.

Meaningful Funerals. Learn about various ways to celebrate a life in our Creating Meaningful Funerals section. You'll get guidance on all aspects of funeral ceremonies including eulogies, obituaries, funeral music, funeral readings and memorial tributes.

Printed Planning Guide. Go to Print Funeral Planning Guide to print-out an easy-to-complete form that will help you compile all the information you'll need when making funeral arrangements. By completing the guide in advance, you will make a meeting with your funeral director more productive.