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Take the Guesswork out of Funeral Arrangements
Frank discussions about final arrangements are wise to have at any age. Use these strategies to broach the subject and develop comprehensive funeral plans for yourself and your aging loved ones.
4 Comments5 Essential Differences Between a Burial and a Cremation Service
Whether you are pre-planning your own final arrangements or you’re responsible for organizing someone else’s funeral or memorial service, there is one fundamental choice that will affect costs, timing and many other details: cremation or burial?
7 CommentsCremation Cost: 4 Factors That Affect Price
For families who wish to minimize funeral costs, cremation is often a more affordable alternative to a traditional burial. Understand average cremation costs and the factors that affect the overall price of this disposition option.
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This funeral arrangements checklist outlines the goods, services and logistics that are often included in a traditional funeral and/or memorial service. Many of these things can be pre-arranged and prepaid, lessening the strain on grieving family members.
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Cremation Questions
Can an assisted living facility legally cremate a relative without contacting family? Family’s info was on file, but no one notified them.
10 Answerslealonnie1 Answered Mar 9, 2024Scattering ashes, need ideas.
11 AnswersGeaton777 Replied Jun 21, 2023My mother paid to have her ashes buried at my dad's feet. They won't do it, because 2 of my sisters say no. What are my options and why was this not disclosed?
8 AnswersFawnby Replied Mar 2023Cremation and burial with the first wife, mother of his children. What would you do?
17 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Replied Jan 2023
Cremation Discussions
Interesting Freakonomics podcast "How to be better at death"
1 Commentcxmoody Commented Feb 2021So, I have my mother's cremated remains here. Odd. But ok.
15 CommentsRiverdale Commented Sep 2019