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 ...

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 ...

NEW ORLEANS -- In the midst of the elaborate tombs in Metairie Cemetery is a columbarium. It's a place where people's ashes can be memorialized. And it's becoming increasingly popular as more and more ...

Death is expensive. When a loved one passes, you face an emotional and financial toll. The minimum cost to transport, store and legally process a body after death in most states is $1,000. That price ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not typically cover the costs associated with cremation or funeral arrangements. In 2023, the average cost for cremation services was around $6,280, but this ...

A generation ago, burial was the default and cremation the exception. Today, the roles are rapidly reversing. By 2035, 80% of Americans will opt for cremation over burial, according to the National ...

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 ...

Let’s be honest — planning your own funeral is about as fun as getting a root canal. But an increasing number of smart seniors are opting to get ahead of the inevitable by prepaying for their final ...