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.


Focus on Funeral Insurance

May 2021 FUNERAL INSURANCE: PRENEED OR FINAL EXPENSE? What’s right for you? At Funeralwise, we’re all about planning. As we always say, the best time to plan a funeral is BEFORE you need it. Preplanning your funeral doesn’t have to cost you anything (see our Wise Planning System). Still, eventually, you’ll have to think about […]


Planning Your Funeral

Planning Your Funeral – No Money Needed!

Preplanning is not prepaying. When you think about planning a funeral in advance, you probably assume you’ll have to break out the checkbook. Think again. Preplanning and prepaying are NOT the same thing. There is a big difference between creating a funeral plan and buying one. You can prepare a comprehensive plan for how you would […]


How to Get Affordable Funeral Insurance

Funeral Insurance for Seniors You want to protect your family from the high costs of funeral expenses, but how? Affordable funeral insurance is a good option for seniors. However, shopping for funeral insurance (also known as burial insurance, final expense insurance, and preneed insurance) can be difficult. There are many options to choose from. But how do you pick […]


Planning a funeral is like planning a wedding

Yes, planning a funeral really is just like planning a wedding.

Can you imagine having a big wedding without doing all the planning? As good as that might sound since you’d be skipping the stress, most of us would never even consider it. With all the details–from choosing the venue to selecting the food–it’s just not practical. So if you can’t imagine having that storybook wedding […]


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? […]


Guide to Funeral Insurance

Request our Funeral Insurance Guide

There are many factors to consider when shopping for funeral insurance. What type of policy should you buy, what should the limit be, and how much will it cost? Our Guide to Funeral Insurance can help you answer those questions. Our 7-Step process to shopping for a policy will help you navigate the process of investigating […]


Conference table for making funeral arrangements with Funeralwise

Working with a Funeral Director: Arrangement Conferences

After a death has occurred there are many decisions to be made and details to be organized. The time set aside to accomplish these things is called the arrangement conference. Depending on the complexity or amount of details needed, this could take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Being prepared and knowing what to expect can greatly reduce confusion and stress during this time.


Burial Insurance Finder & Instant Quote

Affordable Financial Protection for Your Family If you are looking for a sensible way to pay for your funeral expenses, our burial insurance policy is for you. "Final expenses" are inevitable and our policy is designed for anyone seeking a secure, flexible and affordable means of covering them.



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