The national median cost of a funeral with burial has risen to $8,300 this year, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. Dreamstime/TNS If only figuring out what to do with your body ...

If only figuring out what to do with your body after you die was as simple as TV made it seem. "I'm not going to be buried in a grave," said character Frank Reynolds from "It's Always Sunny in ...

FUNERALS ARE OFTEN ONE OF LIFE’S BIGGEST EXPENSES. PLANNING AHEAD CAN BE UNCOMFORTABLE, BUT IT CAN SAVE MONEY AND HELP EASE THE BURDEN ON YOUR LOVED ONES. CONSUMER REPORTS HAS SOME PRACTICAL ADVICE ON ...

Arranging your funeral now could save your family money and ensure you get the services you want. But think twice before paying ahead for your final fête. Many funeral homes encourage people to prepay ...

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult moments you can face in life. However, planning your funeral in advance can make it easier for your family. One of the greatest gifts you can give to ...

But at least Frank made his wishes known. Just 10% of people have told a funeral home in writing what their funeral plans are, according to NFDA surveys, and an even smaller share have pre-paid for ...

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. "I got that when I was young, thinking I was prepared ...