Celebration of Life versus Funeral

Celebration of Life or Funeral: What’s the difference?

When a loved one dies, we look for the perfect way to honor their life. We also want to give those left behind a way to say goodbye. Traditionally, society has turned to funeral services that are based on religious or cultural traditions as a way to pay tribute. But times change. As the world […]


Travel Protection Plan

As our society has become increasingly mobile, the likelihood that someone will die while away from home has increased. When this happens, it opens up the often difficult world of making transportation arrangements for a dead body. There are many factors to consider when shipping human remains, and it can be costly, especially when death […]


NEW ALLIANCE FOR FINAL EXPENSE PLANNING

Chicago, IL, September 25, 2018 – Funeralwise.com, an industry-leading funeral information resource, and the Final Expense Planning Specialist Association (FEPSA) have joined forces to offer consumers a new approach to final expense planning. FEPSA advisors now have exclusive access to an array of interactive planning tools and guides on Funeralwise.com. Through a secure Advisor Portal […]


Funeralwise.com Terms of Service Agreement

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. THIS IS A CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU (THE USER) AND US (FUNERALWISE). BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SITES AND OUR SERVICES, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND ALL TERMS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOU, THE USER, CUSTOMER, OR […]


Funeral Celebrants and Officiants: Personalizing Ceremonies

When it comes to modern-day funerals and memorial services you have many options. In fact, you can design exactly the ceremony you or your loved one wants. The trouble is, the process of creating such an important celebration of someone’s life can be overwhelming–especially if you are planning the ceremony while you are grieving. To […]


Green Funeral Products

One of the smartest things business owners can do today is look for ways to incorporate green practices like green funeral products in every possible aspect of operations. It can save businesses money when it comes to operating costs, but it can also help attract a growing number of potential clients who are insisting that […]


Funeral Homes & Funeral Directors

Funeral homes, or mortuaries, have the staff, facilities, and equipment necessary to help the family care for the body and commemorate the deceased’s life. Funeral homes are licensed by the state where they do business and are generally regulated by some type of State regulatory organization or board. They are also subject to Federal Trade […]


Funeral Guest Books & Other Memorial Products

Regarding the funeral guest book and other memorial products you select for the service you are planning, your only limitation is your imagination. There are many options. The sky is the limit, from customized funeral programs and memorial cards to traditional funeral guest books or high-tech electronic sign-in systems. For most people, traditional items are […]


Buying Funeral and Memorial Products

Without a doubt, buying funeral products can be the most challenging aspect of planning a funeral. Not only do you need to decide what products you need, but you have to determine the best way to buy them. You want to shop wisely, but you also want to choose products that will appropriately honor your […]


How to Pay For A Funeral When There Isn’t Any Money

It is never easy when someone close to you dies. It can be even harder if you are left to make the arrangements. Even harder still if there is no money to pay for a funeral. In the best of cases, there is money set aside to cover the cost of burial and funeral. Unfortunately, […]


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