Prepaid funeral plans tend to spark conversations around two of people's least favorite topics -- finances and death. But if you don't want to leave your loved ones a hefty funeral bill, it's a wise ...

Verify where the money is held: Ensure the funds are placed in a reputable trust or backed by insurance. If the money is held ...

What exactly is covered — and what isn’t? Is the plan transferable, refundable or cancelable? How is my money protected if the provider goe ...

A decade ago, Thelma Ferguson signed a contract and wrote checks to cover her own funeral expenses, saying she did not want her children to contend with the financial and emotional burden of her death ...

Talking about death is never easy, but planning ahead can be one of the most caring and considerate things you can do for those closest to you. By arranging a pre-paid funeral plan, you remove ...

Funerals rank among the most expensive purchases many consumers will ever make. A traditional funeral costs about $7,000, although "extras" like flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards and ...

TULSA, Oklahoma -- A grief-stricken Green Country family recently discovered they might be victims of fraud. They pre-paid thousands of dollars for funeral services, but when their loved one died, ...

It's been two years since Rude Family Northwest Mortuary in Phoenix closed. And owner Steve Rude admitted using the money from prepaid funeral trusts for other purposes. It affects dozens of people ...

Planning ahead could really help your family, but be sure to read the fine print before committing.