Paying for a funeral can be a costly expense. Dying is not cheap in America. Families are often left with a significant bill for the costs of burial. The National Funeral Directors Association lists the median cost of burial as $7,848. The average cost of cremation and a funeral is $6,970. Often, these expenses are […]
Funeral planning requires attention to detail. The loss of a loved one is not easy. It changes so many things. An important person is no longer part of your daily life. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Funeral Planning Can Prevent Further Grief,” the emotional toll is high after the death of a loved one. […]
Grief is intense after the loss of a loved one. Emotions are relatively challenging for many people. The complexity of grief can be particularly chaotic. Not only is a loved one no longer present, but the decedent is often someone who would have helped provide comfort and shoulder postmortem responsibilities. According to a recent Scubby […]
Chadwick Boseman left a legacy of support. People are drawn to superhero stories. They like the idea of someone protecting and caring for others. Although the death of a hero onscreen is hard, the death of a respected person in real life is more devastating. Fans were shocked when the Black Panther actor died on […]
Purchasing funeral services requires careful consideration. Some purchases like groceries occur frequently. People are comfortable with the chore because they do it often. Other purchases like homes, cars, and funeral services are infrequent. Often these bring feelings of doubt and uncertainty. According to a recent The Seattle Times article titled “When shopping for funeral services, […]
Funeral planning can start before a person dies. People seem to fall into two camps. One group cannot stand to think about their own mortality and actively avoid the topic. The other group wonders about their legacy. According to a recent Yahoo Life article titled “Should You Pre-Pay for Your Own Funeral as Part of […]
Organization can be helpful for future planning. Many people jump into Spring cleaning during this time of year. They have a list of projects they want to tackle before the oppressive heat of summer. Sometimes these projects are thwarted by uncooperative weather like we have been experiencing in Overland Park of late. According to a […]
Estate planning is necessary for adult Americans. Adults have many responsibilities. They pay bills, go to work, and may even be caring for children or aging loved ones. In the midst of hectic schedules, it is all too easy to forget important tasks. According to a recent Big Easy Magazine article titled “Estate Planning Is […]
A letter of last instruction can provide clarity to loved ones. Creating an estate plan is the most important step you can take to protect your loved ones when you die. If you have done this, your estate will be settled and assets distributed through legally recognized means. Although you have your estate plan in […]
Green burials seem to be growing in popularity. When you think of funerals, what comes to mind? Do you imagine a wooden casket and a rectangular hole in the ground? Perhaps you envision a urn filled with ashes. Maybe your mind recalls marbel mausoleums. According to a recent Considerable article titled “More Americans are skipping traditional […]
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