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Affordable Plan for Final Expenses
Financial Protection for Your Family Nothing is more important than protecting your family. That includes providing them with financial security for unexpected as well as expected events. The key is planning ahead. There are various components to a good financial plan including a plan for your final expenses. That’s where we can help. Managing your […]
What to Say In a Thank You Note
Wondering what to write in your thank you notes after the funeral? All you need to write is a simple sentence or two. Write your message in preprinted sympathy cards (add your note along with the printed sentiment), or purchase blank note cards. It’s always good etiquette to say something sincere and personal. Feel free to use these phrases as a starting point: Top Tips
Word to the Wise: A Series of Guides
Advice to Live By — Our Handy Guides The WORD TO THE WISE series is a set of handy reference guides from Funeralwise.com. These concise guides provide tips and information about funeral planning, funeral etiquette, funeral customs, buying funeral products and services, and much more. Among the Guides you can expect to receive are: […]
How to Make Cemetery Arrangements
A cemetery is the place where the dead are buried or interred -- a "final resting place" for the deceased. A typical cemetery offers various types of grave spaces for earth burial and mausoleum crypts for entombment. Similar options are available for burial or entombment of cremated remains.
Deceased Transportation
Inter-city Transportation of Human Remains In many cases a loved one's body is initially transferred from the place of death to a local funeral home (i.e., the "first call" funeral home) and then subsequently transported to another city for funeral ceremonies and/or burial. If this is your situation, you'll need two funeral homes - one locally to handle the first call, and a second one in the final destination city.
We Built a Tool to Help You Write an Obituary
…because you shouldn’t have to start with a blank page. Writing an obituary is one of the hardest things to do at one of the hardest times in life. You’re grieving. You’re managing arrangements, fielding phone calls, making decisions you never wanted to make. Somewhere in the middle of it all, someone needs to capture […]
What is the After Me Planner and Organizer?
The After Me Planner and Organizer is a complete do-it-yourself end-of-life planning tool from Funeralwise. It combines easy-to-use online planning software with a physical organizer system to help you gather, document, and store your final wishes, vital documents, funeral preferences, personal information, financial details, and legacy messages—all in one secure, centralized place.The online planner starts […]
Why should I plan my end-of-life wishes in advance?
Planning ahead provides peace of mind for you and enormous relief for your family. Without a plan, loved ones often face emotional decisions, guesswork about your preferences, and logistical challenges during a difficult time. By documenting your funeral choices (burial vs. cremation, service type, music, readings), vital info (accounts, passwords, contacts), and personal messages, you […]
