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Ten Most Popular Stories of 2025
Discover the top ten Altogether articles readers loved most in 2025. From guidance on coping with loss to practical planning tips, these stories brought comfort, clarity, and connection.
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Why Wait? 10 Game-Changing Reasons to Plan Your Legendary Funeral
Whether you have given it much thought or not, most individuals have strong opinions about their own funeral, memorial service, and final resting place.
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Choosing Cremation Insurance?
Cremation insurance is a small-value life insurance policy. It also is known as a final expense or end-of-life insurance.
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Probate 101: What You Need to Know
Notoriously slow and expensive, you might know probate is something you want to avoid, much like a speeding ticket, an IRS audit or root canal. But what exactly is it?
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Plant a Memorial Tree: Cherish Memories with a Lasting Tribute
Plant a memorial tree to honor a loved one and create a lasting tribute. Support reforestation, combat climate change, and receive a personalized e-certificate.
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Planning a Graveside Burial Service: What to Know
Learn what happens during a graveside burial, how to plan one, how long graveside burial services last, and why many families choose this intimate ceremony.
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Planning a Cemetery Visit? Here’s What to Know
Visiting a loved one’s grave? This simple guide covers everything from finding the cemetery location to memorial etiquette and what to bring.
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A Phone in the Forest Helps Grieving Talk with Loved Ones
Inspired by a similar phone in Japan, Corey Dembeck built a wind phone in an Olympia, Washington, forest so people could talk to lost loved ones in nature.
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Partner Pulling Away and Other Grief Challenges
Learn how to navigate grief when a partner pulls away, reconnect with estranged siblings, and face the first birthday or holiday after a parent's death.
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Paperwork After Death: What to Keep and Do
After a loved one dies, there is a lot of paperwork. Get answers on how long you should keep key documents and when you can safely discard them.
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Transparent Cremation Pricing: Avoiding Hidden Fees and Lowering Costs
Planning for end-of-life arrangements is not an easy task. It involves facing our mortality and making decisions impacting our loved ones.
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Next of Kin and Cremation: Who Can Make the Plans?
Discover who can make cremation decisions, next of kin laws, and how to preplan to ensure your final wishes are honored.
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Navigating the Funeral Planning Discussion with Your Parents
As our parents age, it becomes increasingly important to have open and honest conversations about end-of-life planning.
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