Funeral Services12 min
Casket Retailers Compared: Side-by-Side Comparison and Key Differences
Save up to 80% on funeral costs by comparing the top online casket retailers for 2025-2026. Learn about pricing, delivery speeds, and your legal rights.
Articles by David Montgomery
Funeral Services15 min
Funeral Cost Calculator: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Plan ahead with our 2025-2026 funeral cost calculator guide. Explore pricing for burials, cremations, and green funerals with expert budgeting tips and checklists.
Grief & Support12 min
Understanding Disenfranchised Grief: A Guide to Healing from Unacknowledged Loss
Explore disenfranchised grief, also known as hidden grief or unacknowledged loss. Learn why some mourning is socially invalidated and how to find a path toward healing.
UK Funerals22 min
Leeds Funeral Costs Guide: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigate Leeds funeral costs for 2025-2026. Includes cremation and burial fees, local registration steps, and expert advice for families in West Yorkshire.
Funeral Costs12 min
Estate Inventory Checklist: A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting Your Legacy
Learn how to create a complete estate inventory checklist to streamline probate, protect digital assets, and prepare for the 2026 tax sunset.
Funeral Planning12 min
The Hidden Power of Mortality Awareness: Why Facing Death Changes Life
Discover how mortality awareness fosters intentional living, reduces anxiety, and boosts mental health. Learn the benefits of death acceptance and legacy planning.
Memorials & Products8 min
The Healing Sound of Memorial Wind Chimes: A Complete Guide to Tribute Chimes
Explore how memorial wind chimes offer lasting comfort. Learn about tuning, materials, and why tribute chimes are a top alternative to funeral flowers.
Funeral Costs12 min
Funeral Insurance Claim Denial: Practical Steps and Documents to Appeal
Has your funeral insurance claim been denied? Learn the practical steps to appeal a policy claim denial, essential documents needed, and how to overturn a rejection.
After-Death Admin12 min
Apple Legacy Contact: A Complete Guide to Practical Steps and Documents
Learn how to set up and manage an Apple Legacy Contact. Our 2025 guide covers the required documents, 3-year expiration rules, and tips for digital estate planning.
UK Funerals22 min
Funeral Costs UK Complete Guide: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigating Funeral Costs UK in 2025. Discover average prices for burials, cremations, and direct services, plus expert tips on reducing costs and accessing support.
Memorials & Products8 min
Memorial Candle Options: A Comprehensive Guide to Honoring Loved Ones
Explore the best memorial candle options for 2025, from eco-friendly wax to smart remembrance tech. Learn how to create a meaningful tribute ritual.
Memorials & Products22 min
Complete Guide to Cremation Memorials: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Discover the ultimate guide to cremation memorials in 2025. Learn about ashes memorialization options, eco-friendly trends, costs, and legal requirements.
UK Funerals12 min
Green Burial Sites UK: A Complete Guide to Options and the 2025–2026 Timeline
Explore green burial sites UK options, costs, and environmental benefits. Stay updated on the 2025-2026 legislative changes and natural burial trends.
UK Funerals15 min
Best Pre-Paid Plans UK Compared: Side-by-Side Comparison
Navigate the 2025 UK funeral market with our expert comparison of the best pre-paid plans. Save thousands and ensure peace of mind with our side-by-side guide.
Green & Alternative9 min
Return Cremains After Body Donation: Timeline, Options, and 2025 Guide
Learn about the process to return cremains after body donation. Explore timelines, costs, and the 2025-2026 shift toward water cremation and AI matching.
Funeral Costs10 min
Family Pallbearers Cost: Typical Costs and Cost Factors for 2025–2026
Discover the typical family pallbearers cost, professional fees, and logistics. Learn how to save pallbearer costs while honoring your loved one safely and with dignity.
After-Death Admin12 min
Managing Digital Legacies: A Guide to Closing Email Accounts
Learn the useful steps for closing email accounts after a death. Protect digital legacies, prevent identity theft, and navigate 2025-2026 tech updates.
Funeral Services12 min
Embassy Assistance Death Abroad: Practical Steps and Documents
work through the details of managing a death overseas with our 2025-2026 guide on embassy assistance, repatriation costs, and essential documentation.
FAQs9 min
What Happens to a Body Overnight at a Funeral Home? (Answers to Common Questions)
Discover what happens to a body overnight at a funeral home. Learn about refrigeration standards, preservation protocols, and 2025 industry trends.
Funeral Services12 min
The Ultimate Document Locator Checklist: Organizing Paperwork After Death
Simplify the complex process of estate administration with our Document Locator Checklist. Learn which paperwork after death is necessary for survivors in 2025.
International22 min
Croatia Funeral Costs: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Comprehensive guide to funeral costs in Croatia for 2025-2026. Learn about burial prices in Zagreb, cremation laws, and essential bereavement logistics.
UK Funerals12 min
Burial Cost London: The Complete 2025/2026 Guide to Fees and Planning
Navigate the complex landscape of burial cost in London. From grave plot prices to residency rules, get expert insights on fees, trends, and how to save.
International12 min
Average Funeral Cost Spain: Complete 2025–2026 Price Guide
Discover the average funeral cost in Spain for 2025-2026. This guide breaks down burial and cremation fees, regional price differences, insurance options, and essential legal requirements.
After-Death Admin12 min
Contesting Cause of Death: Practical Steps and Documents
Learn how to contest an inaccurate cause of death. This guide covers the 2024-2025 legal changes, required documents, and steps to challenge a death certificate.
Memorials & Products12 min
Eco-Friendly Caskets: The 2025 Guide to Sustainable Burials
Explore the 2025-2026 landscape of eco-friendly caskets. Learn about mycelium, wicker, and biodegradable options to reduce your environmental legacy.
UK Funerals12 min
Funeral Director Costs UK: A Complete Guide to Fees and Trends for 2025-2026
Navigate Funeral Director Costs UK with our expert guide. Explore average fees, regional price differences, and new regulations for 2025-2026.
Funeral Planning12 min
First Week After Death: Step-by-Step Checklist and What to Prepare
Navigate the complex first week after death with our comprehensive checklist. Learn about funeral costs, probate changes for 2025-2026, and administrative tasks.
Funeral Services12 min
2025 Cremation Cost Calculator: A Complete Guide to Planning and Pricing
Discover how to use a cremation cost calculator to estimate 2025 funeral expenses. Learn about direct cremation, hidden fees, regional pricing, and new trends.
Burial & Cemetery12 min
FindAGrave Website Guide: What to Know and How to Prepare
Master the FindAGrave Website Guide for 2025-2026. Learn how to search burial records, manage memorials, and prepare for cemetery research trips with expert tips.
International18 min
Average Funeral Cost Canada: A Comprehensive 2025–2026 Guide
Discover how much a funeral costs in Canada for 2025 and 2026. Compare provincial prices, burial vs. cremation, hidden fees, and ways to save on funeral expenses across all provinces.
FAQs12 min
Funeral Etiquette Complete FAQ: Answers to Common Questions for 2025-2026
Navigate modern funeral etiquette with our complete FAQ. Learn about attire, digital manners, cremation shifts, and how to support grieving families in 2025.
Burial & Cemetery16 min
Visiting a Grave After Burial: A Complete Guide to Etiquette and Rituals
Learn the best practices for visiting a grave after burial. Discover modern etiquette, grave settling timelines, headstone placement, seasonal maintenance, and how to prepare emotionally for cemetery visits.
Green & Alternative12 min
Space Burial Explained: Options, Timeline, and What to Expect
Explore the ultimate farewell with our guide to space burial. Learn about costs, timelines, and how to send ashes into space for a truly celestial memorial.
Funeral Planning10 min
The Order of the Good Death: A Guide to the Death Positive Movement
Explore the Order of the Good Death, founded by Caitlin Doughty. Learn about funeral reform, green burials, and the growing death positive movement.
International22 min
Switzerland Funeral Costs: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Discover the complete guide to Switzerland funeral costs for 2025–2026. Learn about Zurich funeral benefits, Swiss funeral prices, and legal requirements.
USA Funerals22 min
Nevada Funeral Costs: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigate Nevada funeral costs with our 2025-2026 guide. Learn about Las Vegas prices, cremation vs. burial, human composting, and financial assistance programs.
International18 min
Widows Pension Ireland: Eligibility, Rates, and 2025/2026 Updates
A detailed guide to the Widows Pension Ireland (Bereaved Partner's Pension). Learn about eligibility, PRSI requirements, contributory vs non-contributory rates for 2025-2026, and the €8,000 grant.
Funeral Planning12 min
Prayers for Funeral Service: Options and Timeline
Explore a guide on choosing prayers for funeral service, including religious readings, secular options, and the 2025 timeline for modern ceremonies.
After-Death Admin12 min
Password Manager Death Access: Practical Steps and Documents
Learn how to secure digital legacy with our guide on password manager death access. Discover practical steps for Bitwarden, 1Password, and LastPass in 2025.
Pet Services9 min
Including a Pet in a Funeral: Options, Etiquette, and Planning Timeline
Planning on including a pet in a funeral? Explore 2025-2026 trends, logistical requirements, and a step-by-step timeline for bringing an animal to a service.
After-Death Admin12 min
Stopping Junk Mail After Death: A Complete Guide to Practical Steps and Documents
Learn the practical steps for stopping junk mail for the deceased, including registration on the deceased mail list and preventing identity theft in 2025-2026.
Funeral Services12 min
The Comprehensive Guide to Religious Funeral Services: Traditions, Trends, and Planning
Explore religious funeral services across faiths. Learn about burial traditions, 2025 costs, modern trends like AI eulogies, and expert planning advice.
After-Death Admin12 min
Pension Provider Death Notification: Practical Steps and Documents
Navigate the pension provider death notification process with our expert guide. Learn about UK tax rules, the Two-Year Rule, and how to claim lost pension pots.
Funeral Services12 min
The Modern Guide to the Traditional Funeral Service: What to Expect in 2025
Explore the components, costs, and evolving trends of the traditional funeral service. Learn about visitation, ceremonies, and modern etiquette for 2025.
FAQs8 min
Probate Before Funeral: Can You Hold a Service Without a Grant?
Confused about the timing of probate and funerals? Learn why you can have a funeral before probate, how to pay for it, and expert tips for managing the estate.
Cremation12 min
What Is Direct Cremation (Answers to Common Questions)
Learn about direct cremation, its costs, and the 2025-2026 trends shaping the funeral industry. Discover why simple cremation is becoming the preferred choice.
Veterans & Military12 min
National Cemetery Burial Eligibility: A Guide to Options and Timelines (2025-2026)
Learn about National Cemetery Burial Eligibility, including recent 2025 updates, burial options for veterans and spouses, costs, and how to apply for benefits.
After-Death Admin12 min
Transfer on Death Deed: Practical Steps and Required Documents
Learn how a Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) allows you to bypass probate and transfer property directly to heirs. Explore state rules, required documents, and costs.
Funeral Costs10 min
Weekday vs Weekend Funeral: Costs, Trends, and How to Choose
Explore the differences between a weekday vs weekend funeral. Compare 2025–2026 costs, Saturday funeral prices, and Sunday restrictions to make the best choice.
Religious & Cultural12 min
Shiva Observance Guide: What to Know and How to Prepare
Learn how to navigate the seven days of Jewish mourning. Our Shiva Observance Guide covers traditional customs, visitor etiquette, and modern trends for 2025.
Funeral Planning12 min
Readings for Funeral Service: A Complete Guide to Options and Timing
Explore meaningful readings for funeral service, including modern poems and traditional scripture. Learn how to plan a service timeline for 2025 and 2026.
Memorials & Products8 min
The Guiding Light: A Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Eternal Flame Memorials
Discover how virtual eternal flame memorials and digital candles are revolutionizing modern mourning with AI, AR, and blockchain technology in 2025.
Pet Services10 min
Memorial Diamonds from Pet Ashes: The 2026 Guide to Living Memorials
Transform pet ashes into a certified diamond. Learn about the science, costs, and 2026 trends for pet memorial diamonds in this full guide.
Veterans & Military12 min
VA Headstones and Markers: The Complete 2025-2026 Veteran Guide
Everything you need to know about VA headstones and markers. Explore eligibility, the 2025 Elizabeth Dole Act, application steps, and free veteran headstone options.
Veterans & Military12 min
Veteran Cremation Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide to Costs and Eligibility
Learn about veteran cremation benefits in 2025-2026, including reimbursement rates, military honors, and how the Dole Act impacts your family's savings.
International22 min
Sweden Funeral Costs: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Discover the complete guide to Sweden funeral costs for 2025-2026. Learn about burial fees, Stockholm pricing, cremation vs burial, agency comparisons, and essential planning tools.
UK Funerals12 min
Probate UK Guide: Steps, Documents, and Practical Tips
Master the UK probate process with our 2025-2026 guide. Learn about fees, digital asset laws, inheritance tax, and step-by-step instructions for executors.
Memorials & Products12 min
Types of Caskets: A Comprehensive Guide to Materials, Styles, and 2025 Trends
Explore the different types of caskets, from metal and hardwood to eco-friendly options. Learn about costs, sizing, and the latest 2025 market trends for burial.
Funeral Services12 min
What to Say at a Funeral: A Modern Guide to Sympathy and Etiquette
Learn what to say at a funeral with our comprehensive 2025-2026 guide. Discover modern sympathy phrases, digital etiquette, and expert tips for comforting the bereaved.
Funeral Planning12 min
What to Do When Someone Dies in Hospital: Practical Steps and Documents
Learn what to do when someone dies in hospital. Our guide covers hospital death procedures, required documents, and steps for collecting the body in 2025.
Pet Services22 min
Complete Guide to Pet Cremation: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigate the pet cremation process confidently. Our 2025-2026 guide covers costs, types, green alternatives, and expert checklists for grieving owners.
FAQs15 min
Pre-Planning Complete FAQ: The 2025-2026 Guide
Navigate end-of-life arrangements with our comprehensive 2025-2026 pre-planning guide. Learn about costs, digital legacies, and eco-friendly options.
Pet Services10 min
Honoring the Bond: A Complete Guide to a Funeral for a Pet Owner
Explore options for a funeral for a pet owner, including animal-themed memorials, joint burials, and timelines for integrating beloved pets into services.
USA Funerals22 min
Pennsylvania Funeral Costs Guide: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigate Pennsylvania funeral costs with our 2025-2026 guide. Includes Philadelphia pricing, burial laws, Medicaid limits, and expert planning tools.
After-Death Admin12 min
When Coroner Gets Involved (Practical Steps and Documents)
Discover what happens when a coroner is involved in a death investigation. Learn about reportable deaths, required documents, and the latest 2025 UK reforms.
Memorials & Products12 min
Oversized Casket Options: A Comprehensive Guide to Dignified Choices
Explore oversized casket options for 2025-2026. Learn about dimensions, bariatric needs, cemetery requirements, and how to save 30-50% on costs.
Veterans & Military10 min
The Essential Guide to the Veteran Memorial Marker: Benefits, Rules, and 2025 Updates
Learn about the Veteran Memorial Marker benefit, including eligibility, styles, the 2025 Dole Act updates, and how to honor a veteran’s legacy at no cost.
Funeral Planning22 min
Planning Funeral While Terminally Ill: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
A guide to planning your own funeral while facing a terminal illness. Discover modern tools, green burial trends, and emotional legacy planning for 2025-2026.
Funeral Services12 min
Pre-Paid Plan Calculator: Estimating Funeral Costs and Timelines
Use our pre-paid plan calculator guide to navigate 2025-2026 funeral costs. Learn how to lock in prices, avoid inflation, and plan your end-of-life logistics.
Religious & Cultural12 min
Guide to Quaker Funeral Traditions: Simplicity, Silence, and Stewardship
Discover the unique customs of Quaker funeral traditions. Learn about the silent Meeting for Worship, green burial options, and how the Society of Friends honors the Inner Light.
Memorials & Products12 min
Scattering Ashes by Airplane: A Complete Guide to Aerial Tributes
Explore the logistics, legality, and costs of scattering ashes by airplane. Learn about sky scattering options, drone technology, and FAA regulations for 2025.
After-Death Admin12 min
Vehicle Registration Death Transfer: Practical Steps and Documents for 2025
Learn how to navigate vehicle registration death transfer with our comprehensive 2025 guide. Cover titles, probate, insurance, and digital DMV updates.
Memorials & Products12 min
Rental Caskets Explained: Costs, Breakdown, and Ways to Save
Explore the 2025 guide to rental caskets. Learn how the shell-and-insert system works, compare costs to traditional purchases, and find ways to save on viewing services.
Funeral Services12 min
Recording Funeral Service: Comprehensive Guide to Options and Timelines
Explore the main guide to recording funeral services. Learn about costs, professional vs. DIY options, 2025 trends like legacy reels, and a step-by-step timeline.
Memorials & Products12 min
The Ultimate Guide to Specialty Casket Options for 2025 and 2026
Explore the latest specialty casket options, from themed designs to eco-friendly burials. Learn about 2026 trends, custom costs, and consumer rights.
UK Funerals22 min
UK Burial and Cremation Laws: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
handle the details of UK burial and cremation laws in 2025-2026. Learn about legal requirements, costs, recent legislative changes, and planning checklists.
Funeral Services12 min
Travel Insurance Death Coverage: Practical Steps and Documents
deal with the specifics of travel insurance death coverage. Learn about repatriation insurance, documentation requirements, and 2025-2026 industry trends.
Burial & Cemetery12 min
Religious Cemetery Requirements: A Guide to Traditions and Timelines
manage the process of religious cemetery requirements for Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim burials. Learn about 2025 updates, timelines, and legal shifts.
FAQs9 min
Can I Be Present at Cremation? Your Guide to Witnessing the Process
Wondering if you can be present at a cremation? Learn about witness cremations, costs, what to expect, and how to plan a final goodbye that offers closure.
Religious & Cultural12 min
Pentecostal Funeral Traditions: A Guide to the Homegoing Celebration
Explore the vibrant world of Pentecostal funeral traditions. Learn about "Homegoing" services, songs, order of service, planning steps, costs, and 2025-2026 trends.
USA Funerals12 min
Veterans Burial Benefits USA: Typical Costs, Allowances, and 2025 Updates
Navigate Veterans Burial Benefits USA with our comprehensive 2025 guide. Learn about VA burial allowances, national cemetery eligibility, and the Dole Act updates.
Pet Services12 min
What to Do with Pet Ashes: A Complete Guide to Options and Timeline
Discover modern and traditional ways to honor your pet. Learn about urn sizing, scattering laws, and 2025 trends like living memorials and glass art.
USA Funerals12 min
Probate USA Guide: Steps, Documents, and Practical Tips
Navigate the US probate process with our comprehensive 2025-2026 guide. Learn about state laws, costs, essential documents, and how to avoid common executor mistakes.
Funeral Planning12 min
What to Do When Someone Dies at Home: A Practical Guide
Learn the key steps, documents, and legal requirements for handling a death at home. A full guide to procedures, notifications, and funeral planning.
Eulogies & Obituaries12 min
Mastering the Thank You Note Template: Timelines, Trends, and Etiquette for 2025
Discover the ultimate thank you note template guide for 2025. Learn modern etiquette, response timelines, and how to use gratitude cards to build lasting connections.
FAQs8 min
Pacemaker During Cremation (Answers to Common Questions)
Discover why a pacemaker during cremation poses a significant explosion risk, who performs the removal, and what families need to know about medical device safety.
Green & Alternative12 min
What Happens to Donated Bodies: A Complete Guide to the Science of Giving
Explore what happens to donated bodies after death. Learn about medical research, surgical training, the return of remains, and the latest 2025 ethical standards.
Funeral Services9 min
Private Family Viewing: A Complete Guide to Options and Timelines
Explore the benefits, costs, and logistics of a private family viewing. Learn how to plan an intimate farewell in 2025-2026 with expert advice on personalization.
Funeral Services12 min
Planning a Funeral Reception: Options, Trends, and Timelines
Navigate the process of planning a funeral reception with our complete guide. Explore catering options, venues, 2025 trends, and a detailed planning timeline.
UK Funerals22 min
Nottingham Funeral Costs: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigate Nottingham funeral costs with our comprehensive 2025 guide. Learn about cremation fees, burial charges, and budget-friendly alternatives in the East Midlands.
Religious & Cultural22 min
Complete Guide to Religious Funerals: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
sort through the requirements of faith-based end-of-life planning with our complete guide to religious funerals, featuring traditions, digital tools, and 2025 trends.
Memorials & Products22 min
Professional Scattering Services: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
A full guide to professional scattering services in 2025. Learn about legal compliance, environmental impact, GPS tracking, and the latest memorial trends.
Religious & Cultural12 min
Muslim Cemetery Requirements: A Guide to Islamic Burial Options and Timelines
Explore Muslim cemetery requirements for 2025-2026, including the 24-hour burial rule, Sharia-compliant logistics, green Janazah trends, and cost considerations.
Burial & Cemetery10 min
Perpetual Care Fees Explained: Costs, Breakdown, and Ways to Save
Understand perpetual care fees, also known as endowment care. Learn about cemetery maintenance costs, trust fund laws, and practical ways to save on burial expenses.
International12 min
WINZ Funeral Grant: A Complete Guide to Costs, Eligibility, and 2025 Updates
Navigate the WINZ Funeral Grant with our 2025 guide. Learn about eligibility, income limits, and how to cover the 'funding gap' in New Zealand funeral costs.
After-Death Admin9 min
Subscription Service Death Cancel: Practical Steps and Documents
Learn how to perform a subscription service death cancel for streaming, gyms, and digital accounts. Save the estate money and protect against identity theft.
Burial & Cemetery12 min
Municipal vs Private Cemetery: Differences, Typical Costs, and How to Choose
Explore the key differences between municipal vs private cemeteries. Learn about council cemetery costs, private options, and burial trends for 2025-2026.
UK Funerals12 min
Tell Us Once Service UK: Practical Steps and Documents Guide
Learn how to use the Tell Us Once Service UK to notify government departments of a death. Our expert guide covers documents, timelines, and 2025-2026 updates.
Funeral Services12 min
What to Wear to a Funeral: The Ultimate Guide for 2025 and 2026
Navigating funeral attire can be difficult. Learn what to wear to a funeral in 2025-2026, from traditional black to modern celebration of life dress codes.
Veterans & Military22 min
Veteran Funeral Benefits Complete Guide: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigating veteran funeral benefits for 2025-2026. Learn about VA burial allowances, eligibility for military honors, and how to use the Dole Act to your advantage.
USA Funerals22 min
Wisconsin Funeral Costs: Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
Navigate Wisconsin funeral costs with our 2025-2026 guide. Learn about Milwaukee funeral prices, burial vs. cremation costs, and state financial assistance.
Funeral Planning12 min
Password Management After Death: A Practical Guide to Digital Inheritance
Learn how to manage passwords and digital assets for end-of-life planning. Discover tools, legal requirements, and steps to secure your digital legacy.
International22 min
Norway Funeral Costs: 2025–2026 Tools, Checklists, and Essential Guides
A detailed guide to Norway funeral costs, Oslo funeral prices, and NAV grants for 2025-2026. Explore burial laws, digital estate tools, and essential checklists.