The passing of a loved one is not easy to handle, and having to deal with the financial and emotional stress of a funeral doesn’t help ease the pain. Even though death is inevitable, most people ...

For many, there comes a time when it seems appropriate to make plans for future funeral needs. In West Virginia, it is legal for families to handle funerals and burials at home. But most people choose ...

If you're trying to be financially responsible and have your fiscal ducks all in a row, it might seem sensible to sign up for "pre-need" funeral insurance to (eventually) cover the cost of your ...

If you have relatives who are getting older, they may be considering pre-paying for their funeral to make things easier for their survivors when they pass. Funeral directors will tell you prepaying ...

There is one purpose for purchasing a pre-need funeral plan: peace of mind. Whether buying in advance for oneself or for a loved one, the purchaser of a pre-need package wants to ensure that the ...

Let's face it: It's not a trifling financial matter to be laid to rest. According to data from the National Funeral Directors Association, the median cost of a funeral, not including a vault, was ...