WSPA

Cost of death: How families can avoid pricey funeral expenses

(WSPA) – The topic of death is never easy to discuss, but with the average funeral between $7,000-$12,000, doing your research today can save you from financial hardship when you lose a loved one. In ...
Chicago Tribune

Federal funding in place to help families with COVID-19 death expenses: ‘I think the government realized it was a financial strain’

Families impacted by the loss of a loved one due to COVID-19 may be eligible for final expense assistance from the federal government. FEMA began providing financial assistance April 12 for funeral ...
Star Tribune

'The sooner, the better': Here's what to look for in a funeral plan in Minnesota

The coronavirus pandemic drove many people to seek out new ways and new places to relieve stress. Workers at Lakewood Cemetery, the largest in Minneapolis, started noticing more visitors at the outset ...
Kiplinger

Are Funeral Expenses Tax-Deductible? Everything You Need to Know

The passing of a loved one is always a difficult burden to bear — physically, emotionally, mentally and monetarily. Most, if not all, of the time, death and passing come as a surprise, with family ...