Any financial or legal advisor can take advantage of the platform: financial advisors, life insurance agents, final expense agents, accountants, and estate attorneys.
Any financial or legal advisor can take advantage of the platform: financial advisors, life insurance agents, final expense agents, accountants, and estate attorneys.
How the Funeralwise After Me Planner Helps Cut Funeral Costs Without Sacrificing Meaning Planning for the end of life isn’t exactly a topic that lights up dinner conversations, but it’s one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give your loved ones. Funerals in the U.S. can easily run between $8,000 and $12,000 on average. […]
This article addresses five of the most frequently asked questions about funeral planning. Among these are: --How much does a funeral cost? --Why is funeral planning important? --What are the steps in planning a funeral? --What financial help is available for funeral expenses? --What should I do right away when someone dies?
Updated June 2026 Losing someone you love is one of life’s most painful experiences. When finances are strained, the extra burden of funeral costs can feel crushing. In 2026, the median cost of a traditional funeral with burial runs around $8,300 to nearly $10,000 for funeral home services alone. Add cemetery fees, a headstone, and […]
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 […]
Welcome to the Funeralwise for Agents Knowledge Base! The purpose of this space is to provide you with one location for helpful content, links, and resources. Keep this page handy for when you have a question, want to add to your toolbox, or simply learn something new. Of course, we’re always available if there’s something […]
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 […]
Managing & Understanding Funeral Costs Funeral costs have risen steadily — and for most families, the total comes as a surprise. A traditional funeral with burial now costs $12,000 to $15,000 or more when all expenses are counted. Even a simpler cremation with a memorial service can run $4,000 to $7,000. This section of Funeralwise […]
Practical how-to guides for all aspects of funeral planning. Create funeral plans for yourself and others with our easy-to-use online planner.
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 […]