Ever wondered if you should consider setting up the power of attorney for yourself? Read here to find out more about this legal authorization.
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The United States first collected death certificates beginning in the early 1900s. Since then, how has it left its mark in the post-mortem industry? For the basics and beyond, here’s what you should know:
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In 2020, more than half of all Americans chose ash cremation over traditional casket burials. By 2040, the National Funeral Directors Association predicts nearly 80% of all Americans will choose to be cremated. With the rising trend of ash cremation, here is what you should know:
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As you enter the later years of your life, it’s important to begin planning for retirement if you haven’t already. The average American lives 20 years past retirement, creating the possibility you outlive your savings. Accordingly, proper planning and saving are paramount to ensuring the quality of life in your older years.
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Did you know the Social Security program provides benefits to qualifying family members of deceased relatives? Widows, widowers, dependents of deceased individuals, and other relatives are entitled to receive Social Security Survivor benefits after the death of a loved one—provided the deceased individual meets the qualifying requirements for the program.
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If you or your relatives are suffering through the loss of a veteran in your family, you may be eligible for veteran funeral benefits to help ease the cost of an end-of-life ceremony. The Department of Veteran Affairs provides these benefits to help families pay.
Annuities are one of the most effective yet least-known ways to save for retirement and ensure financial stability in your later years. This article will cover how annuities function, and how you can use them to help yourself in retirement.
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I still remember each day we were in mourning, and the emotions I felt when we buried my grandfather’s ashes, a sign that grieving the loss of a loved one is universal rather than inhibited by cultural barriers.
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To dedicate a nonprofit for a loved one can seem difficult to start, but this article will help conceptualize the concrete steps needed.
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Whatever connection you have to each other, it is absolutely okay for that person to remain a part of your relationship.
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Bereavement camps offer unique grieving experiences for children that have lost loved ones. Read on to find out more.
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With all the pressure to be heartfelt yet eloquent, here are some helpful tips on what you should and should not include when writing a eulogy.
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COVID-19 has made it difficult to be able to connect in-person, so now more than ever is a great opportunity to explore virtual mental health resources. We’ve collected a number of those different resources here.
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This article describes four unique alternatives to traditionally burying your loved one after they pass.
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Here you will find several suggestions and tips to help you find music that resonates with your family and memorializes your late loved one.
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How you go about shutting down a business depends on what kind of business it is. In this article we’ll break down the process into manageable steps.
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In this article, we’ll go over what the process of probate looks like and how some states apply it according to something called the Uniform Probate Code.
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Adding a letter of competency to a senior’s legal planning process can reduce the potential for stress and familial discord down the road. Find out how to get one.
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Explaining death to a child is difficult, but can seem manageable in comparison to discussing that someone they know and love has passed away from suicide. Here you will find suggestions for how to have this difficult but necessary conversation.
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After someone has passed, figuring out what to do with their social media accounts can be difficult. Here is a guide on how to turn a Facebook account into a memorial page that both protects a loved one’s identity and honors their memory.
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