When a relative dies and you must plan the funeral, you will be in luck if this person prepaid the funeral expenses, but this is not likely. While some people do prepay for funeral expenses, most people don’t, and this can leave a financial burden on the family. Here are some ideas to consider if you are in the position where there is no money, or very little money, to pay for this relative’s funeral.…
Read More »Taking on another bill you really do not want is not a pleasant thing, but planning and paying for your own funeral in advance is really smart. The key to making sure you do not bust your funeral budget is to find every way that you can save. Most people look at the average funeral as one giant service with one big bill. However, what you are paying for is actually a rather large bundle of different services – some that may even be able to be completely removed from the equation.…
Read More »Planning a memorial service for a loved one can be difficult no matter how old the person was, but it can often be even harder when the loved one was a young teenager that died suddenly. If you are in the position where you must plan a memorial service for a young person like this, you may need to come up with some good ideas for the service quickly. Here are two ideas you may want to consider using at this teenager’s memorial service to help everyone say goodbye to this beloved teen.…
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