The holidays are a time when most families agree to avoid discussing politics, religion, and other tricky topics. Sometimes death is also on that Do Not Discuss list; however, as hard as it may be, it is actually very important to discuss death this holiday season. More specifically, it is important to talk about pre-planning. … Read more
Why is it that when Morticia Addams discusses death, everyone loves it, but when the rest of us do it, we are “morbid” and “ruining Thanksgiving?” The short answer is that death is a scary topic, so most people are not comfortable discussing it. Watching morbid TV shows like Six Feet Under or Dexter is … Read more
More and more Americans are pre-planning their own funerals in order to ease the burden on their loved ones. Funeral pre-planning also has other benefits for both the planner and the family. When you pre-plan, you can get a better price, have more control over your funeral, and pick out arrangements that you like. There … Read more
Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes – so do clothes, shoes, chairs, and seatbelts. Caskets do too, as a matter of fact. If you Google “oversized casket,” you are going to find a lot of articles about the “obesity epidemic.” These articles shame people in larger bodies, using caskets to do it. It’s … Read more
Millennials are, apparently, responsible for the deaths of several large industries, including Applebees, napkins, “breastaurants,” golf, and homeownership. Yet, surprisingly, Millennials appear to me more “death positive” and accepting of their own mortality than previous generations. More and more apps, startups, and online platforms are allowing Millennials to plan for death in their own way. … Read more
If you have concerns about pre-purchasing a casket or pre-planning your funeral, you are not alone. Most people who consider planning ahead have concerns about how their money will be kept safe. They wonder about changing their mind and if all the costs will be covered at the time of need. These are all concerns … Read more
Buzzfeed has the “Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Mangoes,” but what about practical, money-saving information? What about information that you need to know in order to make smart financial decisions at the end of your life? For example: advance funeral planning. The truth is that death is a taboo topic, which allows myths, … Read more
Most people have a lot of questions about funerals and pre-planning. It is considered “weird” to talk about one’s own funeral, so there isn’t much information out there about pre-planning. People normally make wedding Pinterest boards years in advance, but no one thinks about funerals much until it is too late. This is one common … Read more
Sadly, a lot of things on the internet are fake, including dating profiles, social media accounts, and e-commerce sites. You have probably seen “Wish Fail” compilations where someone ordered a product from Wish.com and was scammed. The product looked nothing like the photo, couldn’t be returned, and was made of low quality materials. The same … Read more
Of all the things to plan, a funeral isn’t an easy one; especially when you are pre-planning your own funeral. When you plan a wedding, everyone you meet is quick to voice their opinion, give tips, and tell you their wedding horror stories. However, if you bring up funeral planning, people will usually go hush-hush … Read more