If only figuring out what to do with your body after you die was as simple as TV made it seem. "I'm not going to be buried in a grave," said character Frank Reynolds from "It's Always Sunny in ...

If you’re looking for a simple and affordable way to go, cremation is an excellent choice and one that’s become exceedingly popular in the United States. About 60% of Americans are now choosing ...

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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 ...

More people are turning to cremation (59.7%) rather than burials (35.7%), according to the National Funeral Directors Association’s 2022 report. The average cost of a burial is $7,848 compared to ...

The Black Tie Coalition, founded in February 2024, is a purpose-driven non-profit that has taken on the responsibility to ...

Most people plan to either be buried or cremated when they die, but there is another, environmentally friendly option: Human composting. "So instead of being cremated and turned into ash, you're ...

I would like to arrange a simple cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Can you offer any tips that can help me with this? — Still Kicking Dear Kicking, if you’re looking for a ...