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 […]
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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 […]
Home Funerals and Burials
For most of history, we have cared for our dead at home. The deceased were memorialized in the family parlor and buried in the family graveyard. Embalming has been practiced as far back as ancient times, but it has not always been accepted in the US. The process from death to burial happened quickly enough […]
Funeral Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
Our Funeral Insurance Frequently Asked Questions will give you quick answers to the questions we hear most often. If you have a question that doesn’t appear below, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We also encourage you to visit our Funeral Insurance page. This page offers a comprehensive discussion of options and tips on […]
After the Funeral: What You Need To Do
Following the funeral a variety of estate, financial, and administrative matters must be addressed. Maintaining organized personal records will be most helpful to the people responsible for these tasks following your death. The tasks that may need to be done include:
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 […]
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, […]
Personalized Funeral Preplanning
The Wise Protection Plan from Funeralwise At Funeralwise, we recognize the importance of planning ahead. That’s true for all phases of life–whether you are starting to build your family, embarking on a career journey, or getting ready for retirement. Many people don’t realize that planning ahead for death is just as important as planning ahead […]
Preneed Funeral & Burial Contracts – What You Need to Know
To obtain a price guarantee, you can enter into a "pre-need contract" with a funeral service provider and/or cemetery. Your funeral plan will be the basis for the pre-need contract which will specify the services and merchandise being purchased. You can contract in advance for some or all of your funeral goods and services. Many people choose to pre-arrange only their cemetery property — a plot or crypt. Others contract in advance for funeral services, burial services and merchandise (e.g., casket, burial vault, or monument).
Resources for Making Funeral Arrangements
Whether a death has just occurred or you’re planning ahead, we’ll walk you through every decision with compassion and no pressure. Making funeral arrangements can feel overwhelming, especially after a death. There are many decisions to make, often quickly, and it can be hard to know where to begin. Our resources are here to help you take the process one step at a time, with clear information and practical guidance. Tackle the most urgent tasks first. After that, move through the details at a pace that works for you. From the first call to selecting funeral services and products, we’ll help you understand your options and make well-informed decisions with confidence. We also cover what happens after the funeral, including important follow-up tasks such as filing claims, handling paperwork, and managing a loved one’s affairs. If you are planning ahead, our After Me tools can help you organize your wishes
