February 2021 WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? We’re fond of saying that the best time to plan a funeral is before you need it. That’s because when you plan for your end-of-life needs, you are likely to save money and, at the same time, give your loved ones the peace of mind that comes with knowing exactly […]
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The Preferred Provider Pro Plan
Our Pro Plan is an enhanced version of our free Preferred Provider program. The Pro Plan is available to funeral homes and cremation service providers who want to receive referrals from Funeralwise. How does that work? Through various sources, including our website, our Wise Planning System, and our network of insurance agents, we advise individuals […]
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 […]
NEW ALLIANCE FOR FINAL EXPENSE PLANNING
Chicago, IL, September 25, 2018 – Funeralwise.com, an industry-leading funeral information resource, and the Final Expense Planning Specialist Association (FEPSA) have joined forces to offer consumers a new approach to final expense planning. FEPSA advisors now have exclusive access to an array of interactive planning tools and guides on Funeralwise.com. Through a secure Advisor Portal […]
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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 […]
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How to Obtain Death Certificates
A death certificate is issued by local authorities when a person dies. It serves as evidence that someone has died and is needed for various purposes, including: claiming life insurance benefits, closing bank and investment accounts, transferring titles, and claiming social security survivor benefits. Generally, your funeral home will request copies of Death Certificates for […]
Claiming Death Benefits
In addition to life insurance policies, death benefits may be available from a variety of sources. Funeral Directors can help gather the information needed to apply for the applicable death benefits. In most cases, you’ll need a copy of the Death Certificate to file for benefits. Following are common sources of benefits and assistance: […]
As I Lay Dying…Some Awful Relative Stole My Home!
Written By: Justin Nobel, Originally posted on Digital Dying Could an awful relative steal your home? It’s more common than you think. Here is an awful story I heard recently.
