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 the Funeral Industry has Evolved
In the U.S., the funeral service industry is relatively new. Until the 20th century, funerals in the U.S were organized by family and neighbors and held at home. People were often buried on family property. As communities became larger and more established common cemeteries began to be used. Funeral homes were later established to relieve the family of the logistical problems presented by a death.
How to Make Funeral Arrangements: A Step-by-Step Guide
What To Do When Someone Dies Here you can learn what to do if a friend or loved one has just died or if death is expected sometime soon. The following guides will take you through the steps of arranging a funeral from making the first call when someone dies to the various arrangements to be made following the funeral.
Funerals 101: Everything You Need to Know
Guide to Funeral Products, Services, and Providers Here you'll find comprehensive, unbiased information about funerals. It's where you can learn what you need to know to make smart choices in planning funerals, purchasing funeral products, and supporting friends in grief.
Sharing Your End-of-Life Plans
May 2022 DO YOUR LOVED ONES KNOW WHAT YOU WANT?Creating a funeral plan can be rewarding since it lets you slow down and reflect on what’s important to you regarding end-of-life arrangements. Once your plan is in place, you know that your family won’t be burdened with trying to guess what you want when the […]
Grief And The Holidays
Most of us look forward to the sights, sounds, and celebrations of the holiday season. For those who have suffered a loss, however, this time of year presents many challenges, not the least of which is how to make the difficult journey through grief when it seems all those around us are filled with joy. […]
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Word to the Wise: A Series of Guides
Advice to Live By — Our Handy Guides The WORD TO THE WISE series is a set of handy reference guides from Funeralwise.com. These concise guides provide tips and information about funeral planning, funeral etiquette, funeral customs, buying funeral products and services, and much more. Among the Guides you can expect to receive are: […]
Molly Gorny, MBA, Director – Digital Marketing
I bring a background in research, writing, and strategic communication to my work at Funeralwise, where I have helped create educational content about funeral planning and end-of-life decisions since 2010. With an English degree, an MBA, and years of experience in data analysis, marketing strategy, and consumer-focused writing, I specialize in turning complex information into […]
Myths About Planning for End of Life
Planning for end-of-life is not about expecting the worst; it is about protecting the people you love and providing comfort when they need it most. When you face this topic gently now, you spare your family confusion and hard decisions later, turning a difficult subject into an act of love. This article explores common myths […]
