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.
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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.
Plan Your Funeral in Advance
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Funeral Preplanning: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Start
Planning ahead can ease stress for your loved ones and give you peace of mind. Learn how funeral preplanning helps you organize your wishes, understand your options, and create a thoughtful plan for the future.
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.
Getting Comfortable with Planning Ahead
Most people wait to plan until a crisis forces their hand. Here's why the calmest planners are the ones who start when nothing's wrong — and how to begin without writing a single legal document.
Do you need a funeral celebrant?
No, but many families choose to work with one. A funeral celebrant is a trained professional who helps design and often leads a personalized ceremony. They’re optional — some families plan and lead the event entirely on their own.
How would I use the white-label planner?
You can offer free funeral planning in your market area under your own brand. Funeralwise has used this approach to attract over 60,000 users to its planning system, all captured as contacts and nurtured through the CRM.
How do I avoid overspending on a funeral?
The most effective steps are: Preplan before a death occurs Request itemized price lists from at least three funeral homes Consider cremation Buy the casket from a third-party retailer Bring a trusted, level-headed person with you when meeting with a funeral director.
What happens if I can’t afford a funeral?
Options include county or state indigent burial assistance, support from nonprofit and religious organizations, funeral home payment plans, or body donation to a medical school. Contact your county coroner’s office for guidance specific to your area. For more information, see our How to Get Help Paying for a Funeral Page.
