There’s nothing harder than losing a loved one. But there’s one thing that can make the days and weeks that follow their passing a little bit easier. Planning ahead and having final arrangements set ...

So whether you are pre-planning your own funeral — as experts highly recommend by either talking with a funeral home or including it within your estate planning— or helping with a loved one's ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up Many people refuse to contemplate their own death, while others ...

A funeral can cost upward of $10,000, and, increasingly, people are choosing to preplan and prepay for their funeral, which may be practical for a number of reasons. Some view it as an extension of ...

Arranging your funeral now could save your family money and ensure you get the services you want. But think twice before paying ahead for your final fête. Many funeral homes encourage people to prepay ...

From selecting photos to be displayed at a funeral service to writing your obituary, planning ahead can ensure your wishes are honored.(Illustration by Jeremy Luther) Death is not easy. Losing a loved ...

Q: Should I pre-pay for my funeral? A: At One Senior Place, our mission is education. We advocate planning ahead for most things related to aging. Seniors frequently receive mailers and brochures ...

For some people, death and funerals is quite the maudlin topic. Some cultures refuse to discuss death in the open. Mainly because they believe discussion attracts what they’re talking about. However, ...