Prepaid Funeral Plan

Prepaid Funeral Plans: Is one right for you?

Is a prepaid funeral plan the right choice for you? Let’s explore the pros, cons, and alternatives. Have you considered how the funeral your loved ones choose for you would be different than one you plan for yourself? Remember, someone else will do it for you if you haven’t created your plan. In addition to […]


Funeral Planning Guide

Planning for end-of-life arrangements is a compassionate act that grants you and your loved one’s peace of mind. Our team of professionals has over 80 years of combined experience in the funeral planning industry. We share a common goal: to guide you through every step with empathy and expertise. Millions of people visit our website each year, and thousands have trusted the Wise Planning System for their funeral-planning needs. Whether you are pre-planning or arranging a funeral now, our free tools make the process simple and personalized. We have created a comprehensive library of up-to-date information to help you make responsible first steps toward designing a dignified farewell.


Funeralwise Funeral Assistance Program

The Funeralwise Funeral Assistance Program (FAP) provides members of participating organizations access to individualized funeral and memorial planning assistance. The Funeralwise FAP is a unique benefit that can help you provide your members with peace of mind when it comes to end-of-life planning. The Funeralwise FAP is designed to enhance the benefits offered by all […]


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 […]


Paying for a Funeral

Paying for a Funeral

Deciding how to pay for a funeral can be difficult. Funerals are expensive, and there are many decisions to make. To make matters worse, it may be a very emotional time for you and your family. In the best of worlds, there is money set aside for this specific purpose. Even if there are funds […]


Funeral Planning Checklist

Must-Have Items for A Funeral Planning Checklist

Until you go through the funeral planning process, it’s hard to imagine how many decisions are required. To make matters worse, all these crucial decisions must be made during a time of loss and grief. When you preplan, your family avoids the stress of guessing what you would have wanted. A well-thought-out funeral planning checklist […]


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 […]


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 […]


ChatGPT and artificial intelligence for funeral planning.

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 […]


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