OPTIONS: Annette Smith, with Gates Kingsley & Gates Moeller Murphy Funeral Directors, discusses the benefits of being buried in a wicker casket on Tuesday. She said that the wicker models appeal to ...

I never thought I'd plan my dad's funeral so soon. His death showed me why preparing for the inevitable brings comfort, not ...

The National Funeral Directors Association has provided a list with an array of goods, services and logistics that are often included in a traditional funeral and/or memorial service. They report that ...

Know your rights before you ring. The Federal Trade Commission requires funeral directors to give you price information over the phone if you ask for it—without you first having to share your name, ...

Titan Casket is teaming with employers nationwide to offer funeral planning support, aiming to cut costs for families and ...

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A funeral is a profoundly emotional event that family and friends experience following the passing of a loved one. During what is a very difficult time, it's important to choose a funeral director who ...

For most artists, there is an expectation of immutability with the creation of any piece — whether on public display in a museum or simply bound to the confines of a canvas, traditional art has an ...

ARIZONA AVENUE — I list off my favorite songs, colors and my hobbies. I proceed to fill out the information on my family history and then jot down my preferred funeral home. Recently I visited the ...