When planning a funeral for a loved one, or for yourself, cremation may be presented as an alternative to burial. In terms of the expense involved, the average cremation cost can range from $1,500 to ...

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 ...

Question: A good friend recently died and it made me wonder, should I prepay my own funeral? Is it worth it to set up now ...

The costs associated with funeral services continue to rise. The price index for funerals has shot up almost twice as fast as prices for all other consumer items, according to 2017 figures from the ...

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Planning a funeral ahead of time can be uncomfortable, but it can save money and help ease the burden on loved ones.

Cremation is now the most popular option for final disposition. Cremation was used in 54 percent of deaths in 2019, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. They project that to rise ...

Losing a loved one is a heavy emotional burden, but with nearly a quarter of people over state pension age not having a will and the cost of dying crisis worsening, this tragic milestone in life now ...

The emotional toll of losing a loved one is being compounded by a financial crisis, with nearly a quarter of those over state pension age lacking a will in the first place and the cost of dying ...

The costs associated with funeral services continue to rise. The price index for funerals has shot up almost twice as fast as prices for all other consumer items, according to 2017 figures from the ...