"I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about ...

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 ...

The national median cost of a funeral is almost $8,000, yet many Americans have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. When a loved one dies, families often face an impossible choice between honoring ...

As if losing a loved one isn’t already hard, funeral costs can add sudden and unexpected financial stress. If you don’t have insurance or savings to cover the expense, a personal loan might help you ...

The average cost of a traditional attended funeral reached £4,510 in 2025, according to insurer SunLife’s annual Cost of ...

Dear Annie, Planning your funeral in advance is definitely a smart move. Not only does it give you time to make a thoughtful ...