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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The passing of a loved one is not easy to handle, and having to deal with the financial and emotional stress of a funeral doesn’t help ease the pain. Even though death is inevitable, most people ...

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 ...

KUTV — When it comes to preparing for life’s major milestones, we’re quick to plan for weddings, births, and other significant events. But what about the final chapter? Though it may be difficult, pre ...

Talking about death is never easy, but planning ahead can be one of the most caring and considerate things you can do for those closest to you. By arranging a pre-paid funeral plan, you remove ...

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 funeral home. The funeral home must deposit ...

(WSVN) - As her mother grew older, she thought she had pre-paid for a funeral service and a crypt. But when she passed away, she was told that was not the case. Convinced she had, she called Help Me ...