This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Before we get into today's episode, Your Money Briefing is exploring ...

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 ...

PHOENIX (Consumer Reports) — Funerals are often one of life’s biggest and last expenses. Planning ahead can be uncomfortable, but it can save money and help ease the burden on your loved ones.

Today, consumer protections are more robust. The Federal Trade Commission now enforces the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral homes to disclose costs and provides consumers with more options for ...

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When the end comes, have it your way. By preparing your funeral before it's necessary, you'll help your family and ensure your final wishes are fulfilled. Let's face it -- unless you're a fictional ...

Losing a loved one is hard enough. But when they leave behind no will, no funeral plan, and no instructions, grief is quickly joined by confusion, tension and a gnawing sense of “what now?” That’s the ...

We dedicate hours to planning the details of our birthdays, weddings and other events, yet when it comes to celebrating our lives at the end, we tend to leave it to our loved ones. A small number of ...