Dear Annie, Planning your funeral in advance is definitely a smart move. Not only does it give you time to make a thoughtful ...

This is a great question. I wish more folks would think about these kinds of things ahead of time. Preplanning a funeral is truly a gift to your family. But if you prepay, it’s a gift to the funeral ...

The Funeral Consumer Alliance doesn’t recommend prepaying for a funeral unless you need to spend down your financial resources so you can qualify for Medicaid.

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — For nearly a half-century, Deloris Evans thought her passing would not be a burden for her family. Decades ago, she bought a prepaid funeral plan. Evans said, “I got ...

Navigating the chaotic rhythm of daily existence, contemplating the organization of one’s own funeral might initially evoke feelings of morbidity or discomfort. Yet, engaging in proactive measures to ...

Funerals are often one of life’s biggest — and last — expenses. Planning ahead can be uncomfortable, but it can save money and help ease the burden on your loved ones. Consumer Reports has practical ...

Lola Enrriques pre-purchased her memorial package through Laurel Land Funeral Home. Her son, Adrian, says she paid in full. “She paid it all off,” said Adrian Enrriques. “And then she decided to go ...

Regulation of pre-paid funeral plans by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) could give advisers greater confidence in the product, despite concerns about possible side-effects, it has been claimed.

Alfred's prepaid trust had lost money. Under state law, funeral homes can keep 15 percent of the trust amount off the top. Over the years, plans have to be credited only with interest earnings ...

I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about prepaying. Is it a good idea to prepay for a funeral that you might not need ...