funeral costs

by Amanda Blankenship

Why Funeral Costs Are Rising Faster in Smaller Towns Across America For years, many Americans assumed funeral costs were lower in small towns than in major cities. Recently, however, famil... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Why So Many Families Are Struggling to Pay for Funerals in 2026 — 9 Warning Signs and 5 Solutions Funerals have always been expensive, but the price of saying goodbye has reached levels many families cannot afford. The... read the story

7 Funeral Cost Surprises Families Discover in Winter Families dealing with the loss of a loved one in winter often discover that funeral costs rise during the colder months.... read the story

Why Seniors Are Rethinking Burial Insurance After Recent Rate Hikes Burial insurance—also known as final expense insurance—has long been marketed as a simple way for seniors to cover f... read the story

Should You Pay for a Funeral in a Different State Than You Live In? Planning a funeral is already one of the most emotional and stressful tasks anyone can face. Add in the complication of ... read the story

Are Funeral Directors Trained to Upsell You? When grieving a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is whether someone is trying to sell you something you... read the story

by Travis Campbell

6 Funeral Packages That Overcharge Grieving Families Losing someone you love is hard enough. But when you’re faced with funeral costs, the stress can get worse. Many famil... read the story

10 Funeral Add-Ons That Families Regret Buying Planning a funeral is one of the most emotionally charged and financially vulnerable moments a family can face. In the h... read the story

Why You Might Be Paying for Two Funeral Plots Without Knowing It Buying a funeral plot seems like a one-time purchase—something you do once, for peace of mind. But across the country,... read the story

How Funeral Homes Quietly Mark Up Prices for the Elderly Planning a funeral is one of the most emotionally difficult experiences a person can go through, and for the elderly, it... read the story