Funeral planning is the process of making arrangements for end-of-life services and addressing legal requirements related to a person's passing. This process can involve choosing the type of funeral ...

Funerals are often one of life’s biggest — and last — expenses. Planning ahead can be uncomfortable, but it can save money and help ease the burden on your loved ones. Consumer Reports has practical ...

"Most people underestimate just how much funeral expenses can add up to — when you factor in funeral services, the casket, printed materials, professional services, body transportation and preparation ...

This article looks at the costs of several end-of-life expenses encountered by families of loved ones.

When Mary’s father passed away unexpectedly, her grief was compounded by the overwhelming task of making funeral arrangements on short notice. She had no idea what kind of service he would have wanted ...

More than half of U.S. adults aged 45 and older estimate the cost of a funeral at less than $10,000, yet the actual costs are actually somewhere between $15,000 and $20,000, according to Choice Mutual ...