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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Cremation Information: Services, Pricing & Options
In recent years, cremation services have become an increasingly popular option. In fact, it is estimated that by the year 2045, more than 80% of us will choose cremation over burial. A significant factor in the increasing popularity of cremation is the rising cost of in-ground burial. In addition, many religions and cultures have become […]
Cost of Cremation – Understanding the Prices
Asking how much cremation costs sounds like a straightforward question. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as it sounds. The actual price of a cremation will depend on where you live and what type of services you choose. Even within your local area, prices vary widely depending on your selected provider. For example, the cost of […]
Cremation Services: Find the Best Provider
With so many cremation service provider options available, choosing the right one for you can be difficult. Our search directory can help you find cremation services in your area. If you are not ready to choose a specific provider, we can help you learn more about your options and discover the questions you should ask […]
Announcing the 2016 Memorial Day Photo Contest Winners
Chicago, IL–June 29, 2016: A photo of a service person participating in the annual Flags-In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner of the Funeralwise.com 2016 Capture Memorial Day Photo Contest. The photo, “Flags-In, Memorial Day,” submitted by Amber Knickman of Morrisville, PA, was by far the fan favorite and […]
2016 Capture Memorial Day Photo Contest Invites Entries
WILMETTE, IL, May 5, 2016, — Funeralwise.com invites photographers across the U.S. to participate in its 2016 Capture Memorial Day Photo Contest. This photography contest will recognize and reward photographers whose images convey the meaning and emotion associated with Memorial Day in cemeteries across the United States. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, unofficially started […]
Creating a Celebration of Life
When someone dies, we want the chance to say goodbye, honor their memory, and look for meaning in the death. Throughout history, we have turned to serve these purposes. And, without a doubt, holding a ceremony to memorialize someone we have lost holds an important place in the process of handling grief. While the need […]
Guide to Burial Insurance For Your Final Expenses
It’s a Final Expense Insurance Policy Here you’ll find the information you need when considering burial insurance. Often confused with final expense insurance, it’s actually the same type of policy. We’ll explain what burial insurance is, how it works, and the advantages and disadvantages of burial / final expense insurance policies. What is Burial Insurance? […]
Eulogy for Tim Russert
“Good afternoon. I’m Luke Russert, proud son of Tim and Maureen. Just before I begin, my mother and I would just like to extend our deepest thanks for the tremendous outpouring of love and support we’ve received from all of you and everyone all over the country. Yesterday at the wake, we were very touched. […]
Digital Legacy Policies of Top Websites
You probably don’t think about it much but the policies of the websites you use impact what happens to your information if you can no longer access it due to death. While these policies are not usually referred to as digital legacy policies, that’s what they are. According to the site Internet Live Stats, there […]
