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How Preplanning Your Funeral Can Save Your Family Money

Monday, June 21st, 2010

The Funeral Preplanning GuidePrepaid funerals have gotten a bad rap lately, mostly due to unscrupulous funeral directors and sneaky prepaid plans with hidden costs. And when you think about it, it’s scary to drop money now on something that won’t happen until after you’re gone. It’s a tremendous act of faith.

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Talking to Family About Funeral Preplanning

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Whether you have firm opinions on what type of funeral service you’d like or what medical treatment you want to receive in your final days, it’s important to communicate your desires to your family sooner rather than later. Waiting for the unforeseen to happen means you risk leaving your loved ones to make difficult decisions in the midst of their pain and grief.

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