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Burial Insurance – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… a funeral director I’m often asked by the public, “do I need burial insurance?” My stock reply is the usual, “that depends.” I’m not trying to be insensitive or cute with my answer, but the truth is that it … Read more
Estate Planning and Funerals – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… planning can be a complicated endeavor if you try to do it alone. As a funeral director I’m often asked estate planning questions while making funeral plans with families. Due to the nature of our meeting the questions usually … Read more
Hospice Care – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… a funeral director for almost three decades, I have witnessed many changes in the death care industry. Of all these changes, none has had a more positive effect than the advent of hospice programs in my opinion.
Before … Read more
Caskets and Funeral Costs – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… with your funeral facility of choice before making a casket purchase elsewhere. You could be surprised and you lose nothing by weighing all of your options before you decide.
As with other major retail product purchases, careful consideration … Read more
Have a Less Stressful Funeral – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… a funeral director of many years, I long ago realized that grief compounded by stress can have a devastating effect on families. Having witnessed this firsthand, I’ve seen countless families go through stressful situations that in my opinion in … Read more
Funeral Home Selection – Advise From a Licensed Funeral Director
… related to funeral planning, but they don’t need to be. The Federal Trade Commission’s “Funeral Rule” now mandates that all funeral homes provide service and price information over the phone.Remember, reputable firms will always be happy to answer
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Cremation and Lower Funeral Costs – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… rates have been rising over the past several years. Many believe this is due to escalating funeral costs forcing families to choose this means of disposition because of finances. Others believe it is simply an option for final disposition … Read more
Funeral Planning and Memorial Services – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… cremation rates continue to rise across the United States, more and more families are now opting to have memorial services in lieu of a traditional funeral. Memorial services do offer certain advantages and as a funeral director, I … Read more
Funeral Costs and Burial Expenses – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… a funeral director for nearly thirty years, I’m often asked by the public, why funeral and burial costs are getting so expensive. This question is one that I expect to continue to hear for the remainder of my career … Read more
Funeral Costs and How to Save Money on Funerals – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
… when most people are at their worst, mentally.
Today, it is not uncommon for traditional funeral and burial costs to be well over $10,000+ in many areas of the United States, and these costs continue to rise fast! … Read more