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Veterans Funeral Specialist
Honor their service with dignity. Afterall’s Veteran Funeral Specialists guide families through VA burial, cremation, and memorial benefits, ensuring Veterans receive the recognition they deserve. Explore preplanning options, VA benefits, and memorial gifts. Download our free guide today.
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What to Do With Tax Records After Someone Dies: Keep or Shred?
Wondering how long to keep tax records after a death? Learn IRS guidelines, what to save forever, and how to safely dispose of documents.
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Top 9 Essential Legal Steps to Take When Someone Dies
Discover the top 9 essential legal steps to take when someone dies. Here are practical tips for simplifying the process, plus suggestions for preplanning.
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What’s it Take to Be a Rockstar Executor?
Agreeing to be an executor for a close friend or a relative is a generous gift.
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When Someone Dies: A Guide to the First 6 Steps
Losing a family member is a deeply emotional experience that can stir up a whirlwind of emotions.
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Celebrating Life in Words: Top 10 Tips for Writing a Meaningful Obituary
Writing an obituary can be a challenging task, as it requires condensing a lifetime of memories and experiences into a few paragraphs.
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Navigating Funeral Costs While Coping With Loss
Discover compassionate guidance on planning a funeral while navigating grief, including practical tips, support resources, and ways to honor your loved one's memory.
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Who Has the Legal Right to Make Funeral Arrangements? State Laws Explained
Learn who has the legal right to make funeral arrangements in your state. Understand next of kin laws, legal rights for final disposition, and how to ensure your funeral wishes are respected.
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How to Write a Eulogy: Tips and Examples
Discover what a eulogy means and how to write one. Our guide includes essential tips, eulogy examples, and advice for delivering a heartfelt tribute.
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The Future of the End: Palliative Doctors Give Their Take on What’s Ahead
To help us understand what may be ahead for all of us as we reach the end of our lives, we turned to some of our favorite palliative care doctors...
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7 Reasons for Preplanning Permanent Memorialization
When planning for the inevitable, considering permanent memorialization options can bring peace of mind to both you and your loved ones.
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Life Insurance Hacks: 7 Tips to Save Big and Still Get Maximum Coverage
Learn 7 expert tips to save money on life insurance without sacrificing coverage. Find out how to get the best deal while protecting your loved ones.
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What It Means When Your Local Funeral Home Joins a National Brand
Discover the differences between locally owned and national brand funeral homes, and learn how compassionate care remains consistent, no matter the ownership. Explore how national networks, like Afterall, offer more choices while preserving a personal touch.
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