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Funeral Homes & Funeral Directors

Funeral homes, or mortuaries, have the staff, facilities, and equipment necessary to help the family care for the body and commemorate the life of the deceased. Funeral homes are licensed by the state where they do business and are generally regulated by some type of State regulatory organization or board. They are also subject to […]


Funeral Guest Books & Other Memorial Products

When it comes to the funeral guest book and other memorial products that you select for the service you are planning, your only limitation is your imagination. There are many options. From customized funeral programs and memorial cards to traditional funeral guest books or high-tech electronic sign-in systems, the sky is the limit. For most […]


Buying Funeral and Memorial Products

Without a doubt, buying funeral products can be the most challenging aspect of planning a funeral. Not only do you need to decide what products you need, but you have to determine the best way to buy them. You want to shop wisely but you also want to choose products that will appropriately honor your […]


How to Pay For A Funeral When There Isn’t Any Money

It is never easy when someone close to you dies. If you are left to make the arrangements it can be even harder. In the best of cases, there is money set aside to cover the cost of burial and funeral. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. According to the most recent survey […]


Paying for a Funeral FAQs

Deciding how to pay for a funeral can be a challenge. This is especially true if the death was unexpected or the deceased made no arrangements in advance. The best way by far to make sure that the resources you need when the time comes are there is to plan in advance. Of course, this […]


Paying for a Funeral

Deciding how to pay for a funeral can be difficult. Funerals are expensive, and there are many decisions to make. To make matters worse, it may be a very emotional time for you and your family. In the best of worlds, there is money set aside for this specific purpose. Even if there are funds […]


Funeral Insurance Finder and Instant Quote

You want to protect your family from the high costs of funeral expenses, but how? Funeral insurance is a good option. However, shopping for funeral insurance (also known as burial insurance, final expense insurance, and preneed insurance) can be difficult. There are many choices, and it’s not easy to know how to choose. We can […]


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Funeralwise.com Announces the 2016 Capture Memorial Day Photo Contest Winners

Chicago, IL–June 29, 2016: A photo of a service person participating in the annual Flags-In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner of the Funeralwise.com 2016 Capture Memorial Day Photo Contest. The photo, “Flags-In, Memorial Day,” submitted by Amber Knickman of Morrisville, PA, was by far the fan favorite and […]


Funeral Food

When you think of food for a funeral reception, what comes to mind depends on where you live, your culture, and your family traditions. Southerners often turn to hearty casseroles. Those in the northeast may want meatballs or Italian fare on the table. In the Midwest chances are you’ll spot a plate of egg salad […]


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