For many, there comes a time when it seems appropriate to plan for future funeral needs. In West Virginia, it is legal for a family to handle a funeral at home and burial on their property. But most ...

QUESTION: I have heard that some people who have pre-paid their funeral expenses did not have their account honored after they passed away. What do I need to know before pre-planning for my own ...

There are two ways to pre-fund a funeral: An irrevocable bank trust means the trust can only be used to pay funeral/burial expenses. A person enters into a pre-paid funeral trust agreement with the ...

Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. A traditional funeral costs about $7,000, although "extras" like flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards and ...

As funeral arrangements are being made to honor Pope Francis, we're learning more about how pre-planning a funeral helps families. An area funeral home says it helps take the burden off loved ones. It ...

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 ...

Should I prepay for my funeral? At One Senior Place, we are committed to educating seniors and their families about the importance of planning ahead for the various aspects of aging. One of the ...

OGDEN, Utah, Nov. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What do most people get wrong when they try to pre-plan a funeral? A HelloNation article featuring Funeral Home Expert Shaun Myers of Myers Mortuary Inc.

A Wisconsin funeral home wants to encourage more people to pre-plan their funerals in exchange for free pizza. Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Service's 'Pizza and Pre-plan' event will help ...