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

INDIANAPOLIS (CONSUMER REPORTS) — For nearly a half-century, Deloris Evans thought her passing would not be a burden for her family. Decades ago, she bought a prepaid funeral plan. Evans said, “I got ...

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 ...

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 ...

Alfred's prepaid trust had lost money. Under state law, funeral homes can keep 15 percent of the trust amount off the top. Over the years, plans have to be credited only with interest earnings ...

If a loved one passes without a will or any funeral plans in place, the stress — and the expenses — can end up on your ...

I have been thinking about planning my funeral in advance so my kids won’t have to later but would like to inquire about prepaying. Is it a good idea to prepay for a funeral that you might not need ...