Funeral & Celebration Planning
Traditional or Trendy: Which Funeral Service is Best for Your Family?
Losing a loved one can be a challenging experience, and there are important choices to make in the immediate aftermath.
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Save Lives After You're Gone: Consider Organ Donation
Most of us want to help those in need, whether donating money or volunteering our time and talent.
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Beware of Sneaky Fees in Low-Cost Cremation
When you make end of life plans, it is hard to escape the financial part of the equation.
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Epic Goodbyes Without the Price Tag: Top Ten Tips for a Frugal Funeral
Losing a loved one is a profoundly emotional experience, and planning a funeral service can add to the weight of grief.
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Funds for Farewell: 7 DIY Steps to Funding a Meaningful Funeral
With traditional funerals at a median price tag of about $8,000, many families scramble when there is a death, especially an unexpected one, to pay for their care.
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Including the Right Stuff in a Veteran’s Obituary
Writing an obituary can be challenging, but when your loved one was a veteran and their service was an important part of their life...
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Why You Should Have a Funeral (Even if You Don’t Want One)
A surprising number of people who visit our funeral providers tell us they don’t want a funeral, visitation, or memorial service of any kind.
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Navigating Funeral Costs While Coping With Loss
Discover compassionate guidance on planning a funeral while navigating grief, including practical tips, support resources, and ways to honor your loved one's memory.
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Social Security Benefits 101
Afterall supports grieving families by offering guidance on navigating the complexities of paperwork, particularly Social Security benefits, after the loss of a loved one.
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The Power of Crowdfunding: Revolutionizing Funeral Fundraising
A recent study showed that less than half of Americans (45 percent) could cover a $1,000 emergency expense without borrowing money or using a credit card.
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Meaningful Tributes That Won’t Break Your Budget
Losing a loved one can be one of life's most challenging events, and planning a funeral that truly honors their memory is an essential part of the grieving process.
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6 Creative Budget-Friendly Ways to Personalize Memorials
Explore how to personalize memorial services on a budget, honoring your loved one's memory without the stress of high costs. Learn planning tips for meaningful, affordable gatherings.
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Living Loud, Exiting Proud: The LGBTQ+ Blueprint for End-of-Life Planning
While everyone should make an end-of-life plan, if you are a member of the LGBQT+ community, those health care and funeral decisions may be even more critical to make ahead of time in order to ensure you receive the ending that represents you most authentically.
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