Nothing can prepare you for the feeling of losing a loved one. It's likely that, in your grief-stricken state, making funeral arrangements will feel very overwhelming. Still, there are actually a lot ...

As difficult as it is to face, arranging your own funeral could be more beneficial than you might think. In life, we make choices every day, but we also plan major milestones…so why should this be any ...

DALLAS — When Patty Jacobs’ son, Jeff, 33, died in a boating accident in March, she was thrust into a major and immediate financial decision most Americans are unprepared for: purchasing funeral ...

Speaking about death and dying is often difficult. Yet a death in a family may create problems for loved ones, which can sometimes be eliminated by discussion, pre-planning and pre-funding. Funeral ...

Q: Should I pre-pay for my funeral? A: At One Senior Place, our mission is education. We advocate planning ahead for most things related to aging. Seniors frequently receive mailers and brochures ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about green funeral options? At age 80, I would like to preplan my funeral and make it as natural as possible. — Old Environmentalist Dear Environmentalist: ...