Many struggle with funeral planning, and it's even harder and costlier to make these decisions while grieving.

PHOENIX (Consumer Reports) — 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.

As funeral costs continue to rise, more Americans are considering pre-paid funeral plans as a way to lock in prices and spare loved ones from difficult financial decisions. The concept is simple: pay ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how to spot any shady contract verbiage ...

Losing a loved one is hard enough. But when they leave behind no will, no funeral plan, and no instructions, grief is quickly joined by confusion, tension and a gnawing sense of “what now?” That’s the ...

People often avoid thinking about their own funerals. After all, it’s emotional, uncomfortable, and easy to postpone — ...