Writing a $12,000 check at a funeral home feels like the responsible thing to do, but where that money goes next determines whether your family collects on your plan or inherits a very expensive ...

As more Americans sidestep tradition (and burial), their families are choosing more casual environments to celebrate their lives.

John Egan is a veteran personal finance writer whose work has been published by outlets such as Bankrate, Experian, Newsweek Vault and Investopedia. As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, ...

James “Jimmy” Alston, CEO of McCall’s Bronxwood Funeral Home, believes the need for a place to grieve together remains deeply rooted in human experience.

Sounds simple—when someone dies, get in your car and go to calling hours or the funeral. That, I can do. But I think a personal philosophy of going to funerals means more than that. I believe in ...

Victor M. Sweeney, a licensed funeral director and mortician, gives a tour of a funeral home in Minnesota. From the intricate processes and tools used to embalm a body to the "selection room" filled ...