When a death has occurred, life insurance is often expected to provide for all of the final expenses and see to the needs of the family members. Unfortunately, for many Americans, that is not an option since as recently as 2010, about 4 out of 10 people had no life insurance. Of the individuals who did have some type of life insurance at that time, almost half did not have enough life insurance to cover all of their final expenses and support their family, if the worst were to happen. Read More»
If you want to have control over important affairs in your life, you may want to start to think about the importance of planning ahead for your own funeral arrangements. Many people put this off because it’s a difficult topic to think about. With help from a funeral planning professional, it’s easier than you think. Take a look at the following information to better understand the advantages to working with a funeral planner. Read More»
Choosing the right funeral home is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make when you’re pre-planning your funeral service. Many people don’t realize that funeral homes vary, so there’s more to think about than the cost of your service. Your need to choose a funeral home that offers everything you need. So, consider these things before you make your final decision.
Planning a Traditional Service
When you’re planning a traditional funeral service there are a lot of small details that you’ll need to arrange, such as the type of flowers you’d like displayed and whether or not you want a photo slide show. Read More»
On many headstones, engraving a name, the dates of birth and passing, and nice words such as “Beloved Spouse” sufficiently honors the deceased. What if the recently departed had another public persona and many people knew him or her by a different name or image? A person who achieved fame as a local broadcaster in the 1970’s or as a hero in a lesser-known sport in the 1960’s may have a following of fans who maintain fond recollections. Read More»
If you recently lost a loved one, then you might be in charge of arranging a funeral. On top of that, this can be a pretty complicated responsibility that requires consideration of many factors, such as the following:
Cost
In many cases, the biggest thing you have to worry about is money. If your loved one did not have life insurance and if there is no impending wrongful death lawsuit regarding them, then you probably have to pay out of pocket for many of the expenses. Read More»
