Whether you’re exploring options for yourself or helping a family member make decisions, understanding what pre-planning entails can provide clarity and peace of mind. This guide walks you through why ...

I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Can you offer any tips that can help me with this? – Still Kicking Dear Kicking, If you’re looking for a ...

If only figuring out what to do with your body after you die was as simple as TV made it seem. "I'm not going to be buried in a grave," said character Frank Reynolds from "It's Always Sunny in ...

When planning a funeral for a loved one, or for yourself, cremation may be presented as an alternative to burial. In terms of the expense involved, the average cremation cost can range from $1,500 to ...

The costs associated with funeral services continue to rise. The price index for funerals has shot up almost twice as fast as prices for all other consumer items, according to 2017 figures from the ...

SEATTLE — Recent surveys report that 1 in 5 households on the west coast contains the cremated remains of a loved one. Finding a site that honors the lives of those who have passed while offering the ...

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If you’re looking for a simple and affordable way to go, cremation is an excellent choice and one that’s become exceedingly popular in the United States. About 60% of Americans are now choosing ...