Category: Funeral Planning

burial vs. cremation

Burial vs. Cremation: Cost Differences

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines The choice between burial and cremation is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make regarding your funeral planning, but one of the biggest factors that can conclude your decision on this is the Funeral cost of each service. However, with

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How to Plan Your Own Funeral

Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelinesVerified!  See our editorial guidelines Death is a certainty for everyone on Earth. You never know when the Good Lord will call you home. Making funeral arrangements after someone dies can feel overwhelming. You wonder if you’re making the right choices to honor the decedents’ wishes.

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the social security funeral benefit is $255

What You Should Know About Funerals

When a loved one passes away, it’s often a sad and overwhelming stint for the family. They must make many decisions and take care of many details in a short amount of time. If you neglected funeral planning in advance, your family would have to do it on short notice. Don’t let your family go

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direct cremation is cheaper than a burial

10 Questions to Ask When Planning a Funeral

For many people, funeral services are a way of saying a last good-bye. For others, funerals are a sense of closure. It may surprise you that they can cost between $7,000 and $12,000, on average. But, how you spend your money and plan your final arrangements is totally up to you.  When you’re price shopping

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Arranging a Funeral

Arranging a Funeral During the Coronavirus — Things to Know

If you’re planning a funeral during the current pandemic, your funeral director should follow the latest instructions from the National Funeral Directors Association and the CDC. Social distancing will be practiced during visitations and funerals. But there are things to be mindful of when you make the actual funeral arrangements. Here are some expectations and

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there are many ways to save on funeral costs

Ways to Save Money on Funeral Costs

Written by Kim Wilhelm CEO | Licensed Insurance Agent CEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelines Verified!  See our editorial guidelines You may know that the average cost of a funeral is between $7,000 – $10,000. Even basic funeral expenses can be hard to afford, and there are often add-ons.    However, it’s common for families to overspend

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there are pros and cons of prepaying for a funeral

Should I Prepay My Funeral?

Written by Kim Wilhelm CEO | Licensed Insurance Agent CEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelines Verified!  See our editorial guidelines When you plan your funeral ahead of time, you can save your family a lot of stress. But doing careful planning doesn’t mean you have to sign a prepaid plan.       Are prepaid plans safe? Final Expense

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25 Prayers, Poems, and Bible Verses for Funerals & Memorial Services

Written by Kim Wilhelm CEO | Licensed Insurance Agent CEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelines Verified!  See our editorial guidelines When the Good Lord calls home one of your cherished family members or friends, the grief can feel insurmountable. As a Godfearing American, you want to honor your loved one with a heartfelt and moving service, filled

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What Happens If You Don’t Have Life Insurance When You Die?

Written by Kim Wilhelm CEO | Licensed Insurance Agent CEO | Licensed Agent Verified!  See guidelines Verified!  See our editorial guidelines It goes without saying that most families and friends want to host a funeral or remembrance service when they lose a loved one, but funeral and burial expenses can quickly add up.  None of us want to

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