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10 Tips to Make Funeral Planning Easier, Part 1

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

When it comes to preplanning your own funeral, it may be hard to know where to start or what steps to take. Use the following checklist to help you get started with one of the most important plans you will make in your life. Today we’ll examine the first five tips. (more…)

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Oprah Assists with Funeral Expenses

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

After the death of Sgt. Paul M. McAlister II, “The Oprah Winfrey Show” contacted the bereaved family’s funeral home and offered to pick-up the tab on any unpaid funeral expenses, which was more than $3,000.

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Appropriate Funeral Behavior

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

When you have to go to a funeral or memorial service, it can be hard to know how to act or what is appropriate. The following is a guide to help ensure you do not make a difficult situation awkward. (more…)

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The #1 Way to Save Money on Funeral Expenses

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Grieving families often feel pressured to make decisions quickly and don’t have the time or inclination to shop around for the best deals on funeral services. The solution: Preplan your funeral TODAY. When you preplan your funeral, you can save your family both stress and money by making careful, educated decisions.

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Young Mother is Ready for Her Funeral

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Marcela Enriquez of Sylmar, Calif., is a healthy 31-year-old mother of a daughter who is not even a year old. Enriquez already has her funeral planned, an urn purchased and a prepaid plan to have her body cremated when the time comes.

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