Funerals 101

Top 10 Funeral Terms to Add to Your Preplanning Vocabulary
Preplanning can alleviate a significant amount of stress for both you and your loved ones. To simplify your preplanning experience, here are ten terms to add to your vocabulary.
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What’s it Take to Be a Rockstar Executor?
Agreeing to be an executor for a close friend or a relative is a generous gift.
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Who Has the Legal Right to Make Funeral Arrangements? State Laws Explained
Learn who has the legal right to make funeral arrangements in your state. Understand next of kin laws, legal rights for final disposition, and how to ensure your funeral wishes are respected.
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Why You Can’t Find an Obituary (and What to Do)
Can’t find an obituary for a loved one? Learn the common reasons why and discover how to write a meaningful tribute using our free online obituary tool.
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Women a Growing Presence in Death Care
More women are shaping the future of funeral service as directors, death doulas, and industry leaders. Learn how they’re modernizing death care with compassion and innovation.
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Funeral Costs: What to Expect Now and in the Future
Get clear on funeral costs today and in the future, including expenses for infant funerals, cremation, eco-friendly options like promession, and moving a grave.
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Grief Etiquette 101: What to Do at Deathbeds, Funerals, and Beyond
From deathbed visits to funeral services and estranged relationships, here’s a warm, practical etiquette guide for supporting others through grief and loss.
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Guide to Funeral Etiquette: 12 Essentials
Funerals are solemn occasions that require proper etiquette and behaviors that honor the event's significance. Here are 12 essential tips to help you be a thoughtful friend and attendee.
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Hide and Seek: Finding Documents and Assets After Death
Discover how to find key documents and hidden assets after a loved one dies, from locating the will and safety deposit box to uncovering financial accounts and family secrets.
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Honoring Life and Ancestors: Asian Funeral Traditions
Discover Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, and Japanese funeral customs rooted in respect, remembrance, and spiritual beliefs.
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Honoring the Departed: A Look at Global Funeral Traditions
Explore how funeral traditions in various countries and cultures reflect both unique customs and shared values.
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How Affirm Can Help You Pay for Funeral Arrangements
Affirm can help you manage funeral costs with flexible payment plans, transparent terms, and no hidden fees. Learn how to use Affirm for funeral arrangements and make financial planning easier.
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How Do You Become a Funeral Director?
Learn what goes into becoming a funeral with our mortuary school 101 guide. An excellent resource for career exploration.
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