Tag Archives: Advice

Burial Insurance – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

As a funeral director I’m often asked by the public, “do I need burial insurance?” My stock reply is the usual, “that depends.” I’m not trying to be insensitive or cute with my answer, but the truth is that it   … Read more

Estate Planning and Funerals – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

…  planning can be a complicated endeavor if you try to do it alone. As a funeral director I’m often asked estate planning questions while making funeral plans with families. Due to the nature of our meeting the questions usually   … Read more

Hospice Care – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

…  a hospice program can be as simple as calling your local medical facility or health care provider and requesting this information. Any of these facilities should be able to provide you with referrals to your local hospice programs.

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Caskets and Funeral Costs – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

The largest cost variable in funeral prices is usually the merchandise selected. In most cases (but not always) this variable will be determined by the price of the casket selected.

While no one likes to think about buying one,   … Read more

Have a Less Stressful Funeral – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

As a funeral director of many years, I long ago realized that grief compounded by stress can have a devastating effect on families. Having witnessed this firsthand, I’ve seen countless families go through stressful situations that in my opinion in   … Read more

Cremation and Lower Funeral Costs – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

Cremation rates have been rising over the past several years. Many believe this is due to escalating funeral costs forcing families to choose this means of disposition because of finances. Others believe it is simply an option for final disposition   … Read more

Funeral Planning and Memorial Services – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

As cremation rates continue to rise across the United States, more and more families are now opting to have memorial services in lieu of a traditional funeral. Memorial services do offer certain advantages and as a funeral director, I believe   … Read more

Funeral Costs and Burial Expenses – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

…  industries. Those who would disagree simply are either uninformed and/or not being realistic to what is happening in the death care industry. Many times those who are usually touting “greed” in the death care industry to the public, are   … Read more

Funeral Costs and How to Save Money on Funerals – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director

Making funeral plans can be a very stressful event. Many things must be considered and decisions made. This usually comes at a time when most people are at their worst, mentally.

Today, it is not uncommon for traditional funeral   … Read more

Lower Funeral Costs – Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director


How can I lower the funeral costs? A question I’m hearing more and more lately as an active licensed funeral director. A fair question and with funeral costs continuing to rise rapidly, a question that I predict more and   … Read more