NEW ORLEANS -- In the midst of the elaborate tombs in Metairie Cemetery is a columbarium. It's a place where people's ashes can be memorialized. And it's becoming increasingly popular as more and more ...

The costs associated with funeral services continue to rise. The price index for funerals has shot up almost twice as fast as prices for all other consumer items, according to 2017 figures from the ...

When planning a funeral for a loved one, or for yourself, cremation may be presented as an alternative to burial. In terms of the expense involved, the average cremation cost can range from $1,500 to ...

VA cremation benefits assist families with funeral costs, but eligibility requires upfront payment and no prior ...

A funeral typically costs between $6,280 and $8,300. Being buried is more expensive than being cremated because there's an extra cost for a cemetery plot and a headstone, which is usually around ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not typically cover the costs associated with cremation or funeral arrangements. In 2023, the average cost for cremation services was around $6,280, but this ...

ARKANSAS, USA — Among the unenviable tasks a funeral director has to perform is guiding the grief-stricken through one of the saddest times of their lives and then handing them a bill indicative of ...

“The Average Funeral Costs in the US” is a very tough topic to discuss. What makes it even worse is throwing money into the mix. Have you ever imagined approaching a grieving friend or family member ...

Feb. 15—Question : A close friend has been diagnosed with a rapidly progressing terminal illness. She has no family left here and I am trying to help her son make initial arrangements from a distance.

No one wants to think about it, but it will happen someday — someone you love will pass away, and you’ll have to provide them with a funeral. The last thing you want as you are grieving your loss is a ...