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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 ability to…
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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 loved ones.…
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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, both the…
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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 learn more…
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What Families Need to Know About Planning a Funeral in Advance
Most people are uneasy when the subject of death and dying comes up. However, it is a matter that needs…
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How to Start a Conversation with Loved Ones About Funeral Planning
Talking to your parent or other loved one about funeral planning might be one of the hardest conversations you will…
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Tips for Families Who Make Advance Funeral Plans
Every year, thousands of individuals plan and fund funerals in advance with the help of trusted funeral service providers. A…
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Funeral Planning Checklist: Considerations for Families
Many families can be caught off-guard by the number of tasks that must be completed within a day or two…
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How Advance Funeral Planning Can Be a Joyful Experience
If you have ever planned a funeral for a loved one, you likely discovered information about him or her that…
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