Funeral Planning — Funeral Planning Guides

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. Take advantage of our Online Funeral Planner. In a matter of minutes, you'll find out the estimated funeral cost. It's Free and Easy-to-Use. If you prefer working on paper, print out our Funeral Planning Guide to help you organize the necessary information.
  3. Go to Find Funeral Home / Cemetery to locate a funeral home, cemetery, or cremation service.
  4. For additional information, check out The Funeral Process in our Funeral Guide section for a step-by-step guide to planning a funeral from start to finish.

Plan Ahead to Control Your Funeral Plans and Funeral Costs

If you're here under less urgent circumstances, there are major benefits available to you by planning your funeral in advance. Planning ahead puts you in control and enables you to create a memorable funeral experience at a reasonable cost. Find out how in the following guides.



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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.


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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.



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Online Funeral Planner. Use our online Funeral Planner or print out our Funeral Planning Guide to compile everything you'll need when making funeral arrangements. Preparing in advance puts you in control. A meeting with your funeral director will be more productive and you'll save on funeral costs.