How to Ship a Dead Body

Shipping a Dead Body: 10 Things You Need to Know

It’s not uncommon for people to die while away from home. Getting the deceased back home can be difficult and expensive. It is also not something you can do on your own. Here are ten things to know about shipping a dead body. If you’d like to know more about transporting a dead body or human […]


Things to Know About Cremation

10 Things to Know About Cremation

Even though cremation is growing in popularity, there are still a lot of misconceptions surrounding the practice. If you are trying to decide between burial and cremation, it can help to learn as much as you can. There is no right or wrong choice when it comes to cremation versus burial. The right choice is […]


Funeralwise.com Terms of Service Agreement

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Pet Loss Questions

Loss of a Pet FAQ

Saying goodbye to a pet can be a complicated and traumatic experience. Your grief may be complicated by the fact that those you come in contact with do not understand the intensity of the pain you are feeling. You should never feel bad because you miss your pet! Our ‘Coping with the Loss of a […]


Donating Your Body to Science

Donation to Science

For some, donating their body to science is a way to help society. The hope is that by contributing to science, they may, in some small way, help to find a cure for deadly diseases like cancer. For others, the driving force behind donation is reducing cost since donating your body to science means that […]


How to Buy a Grave Marker

Because a grave marker is a permanent memorial, many people find the process of selecting one daunting. That is perfectly understandable. To make matters worse, it is a large purchase, and if you are working with a salesperson, you may be presented with options you aren’t sure you want or need. Our Grave Markers, Memorial, […]


Grave Markers, Memorials and Monuments

Shopping for grave markers can be overwhelming, especially if you are making your purchase during a difficult time. But it can also be extremely rewarding since the marker you select will be a lasting memorial to you or your loved one. Remember, you don’t have to rush. The marker will not be installed until after […]


Getting Federal Help for Funerals

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 […]


Planning a funeral is like planning a wedding

Yes, planning a funeral really is just like planning a wedding.

Can you imagine having a big wedding without doing all the planning? As good as that might sound since you’d be skipping the stress, most of us would never even consider it. With all the details–from choosing the venue to selecting the food–it’s just not practical. So if you can’t imagine having that storybook wedding […]


Guide to Burial Insurance For Your Final Expenses

It’s a Final Expense Insurance Policy Here you’ll find the information you need when considering burial insurance. Often confused with final expense insurance, it’s actually the same type of policy.  We’ll explain what burial insurance is, how it works, and the advantages and disadvantages of burial / final expense insurance policies. What is Burial Insurance? […]


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