Monthly Archives: December 2013

Whether you’re planning for the future or approaching retirement age, it’s a wise move to seek advice regarding financial options. But what about making firm decisions regarding senior care and funeral arrangements? Frankly, most are uncomfortable discussing these topics openly and prefer to delay any conversation until the time comes. Yet, finalizing a funeral plan…

About 2.5 million or 8 in every 1000 people die each year in the United States and of those, roughly 40% are cremated. Fifteen years ago the number of cremations was about half that. In the last 30 years, growth in the death care industry has overwhelmingly been fueled by cremation, and this trend is…