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Getting Federal Assistance

Help with funeral expenses from the federal government is limited, but there are some programs which may be able to help you. Among these are: Social Security (800-772-1213 / www.ssa.gov) The Veterans Administration (855-574-7286 / www.vets.gov/burials-and-memorials/preneed) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (800-621-3362 / www.fema.gov/disaster-funeral-assistance/a>) National Center for Victims of Crime (202-467-8700 / victomsofcrime.org) More […]

10 Cremation Secrets You Need to Know

Are you thinking about cremation for yourself or a loved one? If so, you probably have lots of questions. Our list of 10 Cremation Secrets will help answer some of the big questions. If you want to know more, check out our cremation articles. We’ve also got everything you need to know about funerals and […]

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Check Your Email You will receive an email shortly with a link to a pdf version of the Checklist and Planning form that you requested. Clicking on the link will open the form so you will be able to read, save, or print it. If you do not see the email in a few minutes, […]

Affordable Plan for Final Expenses

Financial Protection for Your Family Nothing is more important than protecting your family. That includes providing them with financial security for unexpected as well as expected events. The key is planning ahead. There are various components to a good financial plan including a plan for your final expenses. That’s where we can help. Managing your […]

Burial Insurance Finder & Instant Quote

Affordable Financial Protection for Your Family If you are looking for a sensible way to pay for your funeral expenses, our burial insurance policy is for you. "Final expenses" are inevitable and our policy is designed for anyone seeking a secure, flexible and affordable means of covering them.

The First Call: Who to Call When Someone Dies

Who to Call When Someone Dies When you need to have a loved one's body removed from the place of death, you'll need to contact a local Funeral Director to transfer the body to a funeral home or comparable care facility ("first call"). Funeral directors are available through funeral homes and other funeral service organizations.

Fake Obituaries: A Troubling Trend

You might remember flipping through the newspaper obituary section or watching your parents and grandparents do this while telling stories about the familiar names they spotted. In fact, before social media, obituaries were the primary way we kept up with the passing of friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Indeed, throughout history, preparing an obituary has held […]

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 […]