Please understand that you aren’t alone if you don’t know what to say at a funeral. Even the most eloquent speakers may struggle to find the right words to speak to a bereaved person at their loved one’s funeral service. In fact, some people avoid funerals because they don’t want to talk with grieving family members.

However, if you have lost a loved one, you know how important it is to feel supported and loved following a death in the family. You may not remember what anyone said at your loved one’s funeral. However, you remember that they were there.

So, if at all possible, attend funerals. You don’t have to give a funeral speech or eulogy; say a few kind words to each family member. Here are a few words to offer your deepest condolences to family members at a funeral.

Many laws and regulations must be followed when death occurs. For example, every crematory or funeral home in Pennsylvania and New Jersey has a cremation authorization process, which typically includes the official identification of the body, a certified copy of the death certificate, and an authorization document. The authorization ensures that cremation is the desired form of final disposition and that all parties understand and consent to the process.

Here’s what you need to understand about completing the Authorization to Cremate form from the Philadelphia Cremation Society.

What is cremation insurance? Cremation insurance, also known as final expense insurance or burial insurance, is a type of life insurance policy designed to cover the costs associated with cremation and other end-of-life expenses.

Are you interested in being an organ donor? Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or a part of an organ to another person who needs a transplant. Organ donations can save lives and improve the quality of life for recipients suffering from organ failure or severe illness. However, even though there are more than 100,000 people in the U.S. on the national transplantation waiting list, some people are still hesitant to donate organs. 

Here’s how organ donation and transplantation work—from the perspective of a donor and the donor’s family. 

If you are a service member or veteran or a family member of someone who served, you might wonder about veteran cremation benefits. Here’s what you need to know about U.S. Veterans funeral benefits, including the costs and covered services. 

What is cremation preplanning? You may have heard of an aging family member scheduling an appointment with a local funeral director to pay and plan for their own traditional funeral. 

However, you may not know that you can pre-plan for your own end-of-life – no matter the method of final disposition.

Here’s what you need to know about cremation preplanning.

Choosing between a traditional funeral and cremation can be a deeply personal decision influenced by various factors, including cultural, religious, financial, and personal preferences. Here’s a breakdown of considerations that might guide this decision-making process when planning your loved one’s funeral service.

As you search online for an end-of-life planning checklist, you may become overwhelmed by all there is to do. Therefore, we advise you to divide your end-of-life plan into three different categories, focusing on your financial life, medical choices, and funeral arrangements. Breaking up your end-of-life planning into these three parts will make things easier for you to complete.