Memorial services and funerals serve a number of purposes. They give us the chance to say goodbye and offer an opportunity for friends and family to gather together to start the journey through the grieving process. In the end, the key reason most of us go to the time and expense of holding a funeral […]
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Funeral Director or Funeral Celebrant: Do you need both?
Most of us know what wedding officiants do. They work with couples to design the perfect wedding ceremony and then conduct the proceedings. But did you know there are also funeral officiants—professionals who are trained to help plan and conduct funeral ceremonies? These experts are called Funeral Celebrants. What does a Funeral Celebrant do? Funeral […]
Artificially Intelligent (AI) Funeral Planning
It’s a New Frontier in Artificial Intelligence A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage now. AI programs have been used for years, but the latest technological breakthrough is “generative” AI programs. These new AI programs, also known as chatbots, can respond to virtually any query. They can answer questions, hold a […]
Transporting Ashes
It is not uncommon for cremated remains to need to be transported across the country. Transporting ashes is not a complicated process, but some things must be arranged in advance to ensure the process goes smoothly. >>Transportation of Human Remains Transporting Ashes by Air You should ALWAYS check with your airline to verify specific policies […]
Talking About Your Funeral Plan
DOES YOUR FAMILY KNOW WHAT YOU WANT? You’ve probably heard us say that the best time to plan a funeral is before you need it. The same goes for talking about your funeral plan with your loved ones. It doesn’t do much good to have a plan in place if no one knows about it. […]
Retirement Plan vs Funeral Plan
August 2021 RETIREMENT VERSUS FUNERAL PLANNING Are you taking the right approach to funeral planning? For most of us, planning for retirement is an ongoing process. We start early in our careers, tweaking and refining as we go. As life events call for it, we modify the plan. Crucial to any retirement plan is a […]
We Have a Whole New Look
February 2022 FUNERALWISE HAS A NEW FRESH LOOK! Over the past few months, we’ve worked hard to give our website a cleaner, more modern feel. Of course, we’ve still got all the information you’ve come to rely on, but the new navigation is designed to make it easier to find. In addition to what you […]
Resources for Making Funeral Arrangements
Making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially during a difficult time. There are lots of calls and decisions to be made. Our Resources help you navigate the process with compassion and care. From your first calls to selecting funeral services and products, we'll walk you through every step. We can also assist with tasks following the funeral, such as filing claims and managing the deceased's possessions. Use the information on our Arrangements pages as a guide to help you take it one step at a time.
Funeral Planning: How To Plan A Funeral
Practical how-to guides for all aspects of funeral planning. Create funeral plans for yourself and others with our easy-to-use online planner.
10 Tips For Having A Cheap Funeral
Lots of people look for ways to have a cheap funeral. It’s not that they don’t care about the funeral, they just can’t afford today’s funeral costs (see how much a funeral costs). Fortunately, with some pre-planning and a little creativity, you can have a nice end-of-life send-off without breaking the bank. In other words, […]
