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How to Get Help Paying For a Funeral
The sudden loss of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When finances are tight, the burden can feel even heavier. Funerals are expensive, often costing thousands of dollars. The sticker shock leaves many to wonder how to get help paying for a funeral. If you are in this situation, be aware that options are […]
Prepaid Funeral Plans: Is one right for you?
Is a prepaid funeral plan the right choice for you? Let’s explore the pros, cons, and alternatives. Have you considered how the funeral your loved ones choose for you would be different than one you plan for yourself? Remember, someone else will do it for you if you haven’t created your plan. In addition to […]
Must-Have Items for A Funeral Planning Checklist
Until you go through the funeral planning process, it’s hard to imagine how many decisions are required. To make matters worse, all these crucial decisions must be made during a time of loss and grief. When you preplan, your family avoids the stress of guessing what you would have wanted. A well-thought-out funeral planning checklist […]
NFDA CPC for Funeralwise
The Final Expense Planning Specialist Association (FEPSA) sponsors live discounted training to obtain the Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) designation. Please read this page in its entirety before submitting your application for the self-study course. To download a copy of the application, click the link at the bottom of the page. The CPC Program is accredited […]
Funeral Planning Advice from a Chatbot
March 2023 Artificial Intelligence and the Funeral Industry If you follow the news, you’ve likely seen many stories lately about artificial intelligence. From bots that write essays and create images to videos where you can’t tell real from imagined, AI is everywhere these days. AI has the potential to transform many industries, including the funeral […]
Prepaid Cremation Plans
September 2022 PREPAID CREMATION PLANSPrepaid cremation plans allow you to pay for cremation before you need it. In addition to the actual cremation, you can pay in advance for other elements, such as a memorial service or celebration of life. Prepaid plans are available for the full range of cremation services–from simple direct cremation (no […]
Artificially Intelligent (AI) Funeral Planning
It’s a New Frontier in Artificial Intelligence A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage now. AI programs have been used for years, but the latest technological breakthrough is “generative” AI programs. These new AI programs, also known as chatbots, can respond to virtually any query. They can answer questions, hold a […]
Funeral Planning in the LGBTQ+ Community
By Guest Contributor Catherine Durkin Robinson Catherine Durkin Robinson is the owner of Anitya Doula Services. She completed the End-of-Life Doula Program at the University of Vermont and is a member of the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA). Focus on LGBTQ Funeral Planning Death is known as the great equalizer, but equality isn’t always […]
Cremation Cost & Cremation Plans
Prepaid cremation plans allow you to pay for cremation before you need it. In addition to the actual cremation, you can pay in advance for other elements, such as a memorial service or celebration of life. Prepaid plans are available for the full range of cremation services. Plans range from simple direct cremation (no service, […]
