ChatGPT and artificial intelligence for funeral planning.

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

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

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 help with the tasks after the funeral, like filing claims and taking care of the deceased's possessions. Use the information on our Arrangements pages as a guide to help you take it one step at a time. Our easy-to-use tools and resources can help you manage the many details involved and plan a meaningful tribute for your loved one.



Having a Cheap Funeral

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, […]


The Preferred Provider Pro Plan

Our Pro Plan is an enhanced version of our free Preferred Provider program. The Pro Plan is available to funeral homes and cremation service providers who want to receive referrals from Funeralwise. How does that work? Through various sources, including our website, our Wise Planning System, and our network of insurance agents, we advise individuals […]


Funerals and Covid

WHERE ARE FUNERALS WHEN YOU NEED THEM?

Funerals in the time of COVID Part 2 There’s an old saying about taking things for granted that goes something like, “you don’t miss something until it’s gone.” If nothing else, COVID-19 has put an exclamation point on that. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve discovered a lot of things we’ve taken for granted. […]


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