We are Thankful for You This Year

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUDespite the struggles that 2020 has brought, we at Funeralwise have much to be thankful for. We are especially thankful for you and our community. You are the reason we do what we do. When we hear that we have helped someone navigate the difficult journey that funerals bring, it is […]


Sealing Cremation Urns — Creating a Permanent Closure

Whether or not to seal a cremation urn is a personal decision that depends on the type of urn, if it will be displayed or buried, and your unique circumstances. The sealing process is not difficult, but it can be surprisingly emotional. For many people, sealing the urn represents a final step in their loved […]



Celebrant Services on the Web

Combining the resources of Celebrants and Funeralwise is the ideal way to help families create truly meaningful and memorable celebrations of life. We complement each other perfectly. Celebrants provide personalized services that Funeralwise does not offer. On the other hand, Funeralwise has a robust online presence, comprehensive information, tools, and marketing that most Celebrants do […]


Put the Internet to Work for You

The days of sustaining your funeral business just by waiting for families to walk in the door is long gone. Even if you have a preneed sales program you are likely missing out on sales opportunities because today there is a whole new kind of funeral customer—the online shopper. Today’s online shoppers are sophisticated and […]


Sympathy Meals

Among the most thoughtful and popular ways to show sympathy and offer condolences when there is a death is to send the deceased’s loved ones a meal. These meals let the family know they are in your thoughts and it relieves them of the burden of shopping for and preparing food. Having good healthy food […]


Funeral Costs

Are You Part of the 50%?

FUNERALS BY THE NUMBERS The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) recently confirmed what many in the industry suspected: more than half of Americans now opt for cremation. The NFDA, which also tracks funeral industry statistics, estimates that by 2025, this number will be more than 60%. Rising funeral prices for in-ground burial are a […]


Digital Dying

Have You Seen the All-New Digital Dying?

The all-new Digital Dying offers a fresh take on the trends and issues that are shaping the funeral industry. If you haven’t looked at our blog, Digital Dying, in a while, you are in for a treat. It’s got an all-new look and a fresh focus. We’ll still bring you our unique perspective on funeral […]


Grief and the Holidays

Grief And The Holidays

Most of us look forward to the sights, sounds, and celebrations of the holiday season. For those who have suffered a loss, however, this time of year presents many challenges, not the least of which is how to make the difficult journey through grief when it seems all those around us are filled with joy. […]


Planning a Funeral

The Best is Yet to Come

From time to time, we like to step back and take stock of where we came from, where we are, and where we’re headed. Little did we know when we started back in 2000 as a simple website that today, we’d be the leader in providing funeral-related information. Our website has served over 17 million […]


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