Funeral planning is a sensitive topic, yet it is an essential part of financial preparedness. In the United States, the cost of funerals varies significantly from state to state, impacting family ...

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Planning a funeral can be difficult enough emotionally without factoring in financial matters. "This is one of the most important parts of estate planning that many people may not think much about, as ...

More than half of U.S. adults aged 45 and older estimate the cost of a funeral at less than $10,000, yet the actual costs are actually somewhere between $15,000 and $20,000, according to Choice Mutual ...

PHOENIX (Consumer Reports) — Funerals are often one of life’s biggest and last expenses. Planning ahead can be uncomfortable, but it can save money and help ease the burden on your loved ones.

Where you live has a significant impact on the cost of everything. For example, people in Hawaii pay more for groceries because they have to import almost everything. In California, real estate is ...

A recent analyis from Beca Life found Kansas is the most unaffordable U.S. state for funeral services. The study looked at costs and income levels. Dana Neely Getty Images While Wichita frequently ...

37% of U.S. adults have borrowed to pay for funeral or end-of-life expenses — a steep rise from just 14% last year. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing number of American ...

Sometimes, you need a place that understands and guides you during difficult times. These Capital Region funeral homes have earned their places on this list by offering the trust and compassion needed ...