Category: Emergency Planning

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How COVID-19 Has Changed Estate Planning and The Need For It

As we come to the end of 2020 and approach the new year, it is an opportunity to

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Think of Me When – A Conversation About Funeral Planning

Listen to poignant stories from people in this video as they share their experiences about losing loved ones

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Planning Ahead: Funeral Numbers You Should Know

Did you know that the average cost of a funeral ranges from more than $7,600 to about $9,000?

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Estate Planning and Charitable Donations

Watch the Webinar If you regularly donate to your church or favorite charity, you may be considering gifting

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5 Unexpected Ways Advance Funeral Planning Can Help Families

Family members tasked with planning a funeral are often faced with uncertainty as to what options to choose

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The Most Important Reasons Why People Decide to Prearrange Their Funerals

Personal preference plays a significant role in a person’s decision to prearrange their funeral. This gives you the

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Tips for Discussing Funeral Arrangements with Loved Ones

It’s an important conversation that too few of us have had: discussing your wishes for funeral arrangements with

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Why is it Important to Say Goodbye?

A touching story of a woman who lost her 72-year-old father and nine years later, her 20-year-old daughter,

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Have the Talk of a Lifetime

How well do you know the people who matter the most to you? Do you know how they

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Why I Decided to Have the Talk of a Lifetime® with My Mom

See how the Funeral and Memorial Information Council’s “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” campaign helped a woman