When shopping for life insurance, you’ll find that some insurance providers ask you to take an extensive medical exam – while others simply ask a few health questions. Regardless of the approach they take, insurance providers are simply trying to determine how much risk you’d present if you took out a policy with them. As […]
Deciding whether you prefer a cremation or burial may be one of life’s most personal choices. There are many influencing factors including cost, style of service, religious beliefs, and family preferences. Understanding the basics of each service ahead of time can help you make an informed decision now, preventing your loved ones from experiencing unnecessary […]
When someone you love has died, the process of getting all of the paperwork together and planning the service can be overwhelming. What do you do first? Who should you call? Our checklist can help you with the decisions that need to be made before and after the funeral. Before the funeral Get […]
Selecting the right life insurance agent is an important first step in ensuring you have someone on your side as you go through the world of insurance. Treat the search for an insurance agent as you would treat a search for a doctor or lawyer: seek multiple opinions and don’t settle for someone you’re not […]
When buying life insurance, we often only think about whether we need to purchase a policy for ourselves. The reason we purchase life insurance is to protect our loved ones from experiencing a financial burden when we pass. Part of protecting them is protecting yourself, especially from unforeseen bills that could impact you financially. For […]
Have you ever stopped and wondered what happens when you die? I’m not asking if you’ve wondered about an afterlife. I’m asking if you’ve ever thought about what happens down here – to your family – after you pass away. When I think about my own life, I can imagine the following scenario: My friends […]
Planning a funeral can seem complicated and feel overwhelming, and it usually happens during a very emotional time. A good checklist can help get you over the rough spots and make the process a little easier. Make an itemized list of tasks that need to be completed Mark the tasks that someone else – […]
Finding a funeral home is difficult, regardless of whether you’ve just lost a loved one or are working on pre-planning. The details surrounding death can make us uneasy, and we often avoid thinking about the topic until absolutely necessary. But part of the reason it’s difficult is this: Most of us just don’t know that […]
Cremations have become increasingly popular over the last decade. According to the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), the number of individuals who were cremated in the U.S. in 2015 was 48.6 percent; by 2020 that rate is expected to climb to 54.3 percent. Forbes attributes the increase in cremation procedures to several factors, including: […]
More and more, people are interested in having a green burial because they want to protect the environment when they pass away. This natural approach to funerals has led to an increase in green burial cemeteries, green burial caskets, and even green funeral ceremonies like a tree burial. In 2010, the Funeral and Memorialization Information […]