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QUESTION: I have heard that some people who have pre-paid their funeral expenses did not have their account honored after they passed away. What do I need to know before pre-planning for my own ...

The death of a loved is difficult to confront. Emotions are elevated and grief is prominent, which can make it hard to make important decisions. Quite often several people need to come together to ...

SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — As funeral arrangements are being made to honor Pope Francis, we're learning more about how pre-planning a funeral helps families. An area funeral home says it helps take the ...

Pre-planning leaves few decisions to be made in haste Funeral directors say is can reduce stress after a loved one dies You%27ll know exactly what your loved one wanted done When Margaret Jenkins' ...

Life is full of important decisions, and one of the most significant – yet often overlooked – is planning for the end of life. While it may be difficult to discuss, pre-planning funeral arrangements ...

You’ve worked hard to build financial stability and protect your family’s future. Now, it’s time to take the next smart step in your financial plan — pre-plan your funeral to secure your legacy and ...

Should I prepay for my funeral? At One Senior Place, we are committed to educating seniors and their families about the importance of planning ahead for the various aspects of aging. One of the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Many people want their last wishes known to their families, but a quarter of consumers haven't pre-arranged their own funeral wishes, according to the National Funeral Directors ...

KUTV — When it comes to preparing for life’s major milestones, we’re quick to plan for weddings, births, and other significant events. But what about the final chapter? Though it may be difficult, pre ...

Should you budget for mad money, or just carrying around cash, when you’re trying to get out of debt? Aurora Dear Aurora, What really matters is the amount of mad money you allow yourself to have.

A person can prepay for a funeral, but then the person is locked into that funeral home. Maybe you paid for a traditional funeral, but then 10 years later, you decide you want a direct cremation.