Funeral Planning Videos

Check out our series of funeral planning videos to see why it has never been easier to plan a funeral. Our Online Tools are Quick, Easy, and Free See how you can create a basic funeral plan in 5 minutes with the Funeralwise Quick Plan.



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Etiquette for the Surviving Family: Planning the Funeral

Arranging the Funeral Now that Your Loved One Has Died A funeral is a formal service of remembrance with the body present, in either a closed or open casket. Your funeral director or clergy can advise you on many aspects of etiquette relating to the actual funeral service. If your loved one hasn’t preplanned, you will need to make a number of decisions:


Green Funeral Preplanning

Considerations in Pre-Planning a Green Funeral

Many people, not wanting to burden their families with difficult decisions during an already difficult time, opt to pre-plan their funerals. Because green burials are a relatively new trend in the United States, you may not know what green options are available. With these pointers, you can plan a funeral that is natural, free of toxic chemicals, and minimizes your environmental impact.


Free Funeral Planning for Drunk Drivers

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 14, 2009 – Funeralwise.com wants Americans to stop and think before drinking and driving this Memorial Day Weekend. To raise public awareness of this serious issue, Funeralwise.com is encouraging anyone who plans to drink and drive over the holiday weekend to create a funeral plan in advance. For people who do not intend to drink and drive, Funeralwise.com is providing a tangible way they can help fight drunk driving by donating $10 to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the first 10,000 funeral plans created on its website through May 25th.


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The Importance of Funeral Preplanning

In this guide to funeral planning you'll learn how planning a funeral in advance has significant emotional and financial benefits for the surviving family.


PLanning ahead for a funeral

Why Should You Plan Ahead for a Funeral?

Funerals — Planning Ahead has Advantages Funeral Homes, cemeteries and other funeral service companies can help you arrange a funeral at any time -- even before there has been a death.


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How to Get Help Paying For a Funeral

The sudden loss of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When finances are tight, the burden can feel even heavier. Funerals are expensive, often costing thousands of dollars. The sticker shock leaves many to wonder how to get help paying for a funeral. If you are in this situation, be aware that options are […]


Understanding Funeral Etiquette

Understanding Funeral Etiquette: What Not to Do

Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences in life. When someone we know has experienced a loss, the last thing we want to do is cause them more pain. Unfortunately, knowing what to say and do can be a challenge. This is especially true when attending a service, since the family […]


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