Prepaid funeral plans tend to spark conversations around two of people's least favorite topics -- finances and death. But if you don't want to leave your loved ones a hefty funeral bill, it's a wise ...

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

A decade ago, Thelma Ferguson signed a contract and wrote checks to cover her own funeral expenses, saying she did not want her children to contend with the financial and emotional burden of her death ...

Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. A traditional funeral costs about $7,000, although "extras" like flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards and ...

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