November 2021 As we move through our day-to-day business, it’s easy to take important things for granted. For a business like ours, we rarely get to thank the people who make our work possible: you. As we head into the holiday season, we’d like to take a moment to let you know how grateful we […]
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Find out How Much a Funeral Costs
Your guide to understanding and managing funeral costs. Find out the U.S. average funeral cost. Get instant cost estimates with our free funeral planner.
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
Making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially during a difficult time. There are lots of calls and decisions to be made. Our Resources help you navigate the process with compassion and care. From your first calls to selecting funeral services and products, we'll walk you through every step. We can also help with the tasks after the funeral, like filing claims and taking care of the deceased's possessions. Use the information on our Arrangements pages as a guide to help you take it one step at a time. Our easy-to-use tools and resources can help you manage the many details involved and plan a meaningful tribute for your loved one.
Funeral Cost
The average funeral cost continues to rise, so it’s important to understand the elements contributing to the overall price. That way, you can manage funeral costs while designing the perfect tribute. We’ll help you understand what a typical funeral or cremation might cost and explore ways to have a meaningful service while staying within budget. With its focus on managing and understanding funeral costs, this section of the website provide carefully curated content. You’ll find comprehensive information on funeral expenses, cost-saving tips, and planning options to help you make informed decisions. Our cost calculator can help you estimate your funeral cost and the tips in this section can help you save money.
Funeral Planning: How To Plan A Funeral
Practical how-to guides for all aspects of funeral planning. Create funeral plans for yourself and others with our easy-to-use online planner.
10 Tips For Having A Cheap Funeral
Lots of people look for ways to have a cheap funeral. It’s not that they don’t care about the funeral, they just can’t afford today’s funeral costs (see how much a funeral costs). Fortunately, with some pre-planning and a little creativity, you can have a nice end-of-life send-off without breaking the bank. In other words, […]
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Reimbursement Program Update
Update: According to the FEMA website: “The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.“ If you need information about the FEMA reimbursement program, please get in touch with their office directly at […]
Our Annual Planning Tips
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 […]
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 […]
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