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Top 10 Funeral Terms to Add to Your Preplanning Vocabulary

Preplanning can alleviate a significant amount of stress for both you and your loved ones. To simplify your preplanning experience, here are ten terms to add to your vocabulary.

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  Debunking Burial Myths

  When it comes to end-of-life options, myths often distort the conversation about burial.

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  Beyond Blood Ties: Understanding Who Qualifies as "Next of Kin"

  After the death of a loved one, you may hear the phrase “next of kin.”

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  Death Certificates 101: A Complete Guide

  Get the facts about death certificates, what information they contain and why they are important.

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  Veterans' Burial Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

  Explore our comprehensive guide to Veterans' Burial Benefits and learn how the U.S. government honors the service of veterans with funeral and burial supports. This guide covers eligibility, VA burial allowances, military honors, and more, providing essential information to help alleviate the financial and emotional burdens of planning a veteran's funeral.

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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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  The Ultimate Guide to Funeral Costs

  Explore our Ultimate Guide to Funeral Costs and find peace of mind with affordable planning options. Learn how to honor your loved one without overspending, understand funeral costs, and discover how to navigate financial decisions with ease.

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  How to Read a Funeral Bill: Breaking Down the Costs

  Learn how to read a funeral bill and understand the General Price List (GPL) to avoid unnecessary costs.

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  How Do You Become a Funeral Director?

  Learn what goes into becoming a funeral with our mortuary school 101 guide. An excellent resource for career exploration.

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  Thank You Cards Made Easy: What to Say After a Funeral

  Discover thoughtful tips for writing funeral thank-you notes, including etiquette for printed and digital messages, sample wording, timelines, and heartfelt ways to express gratitude.

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  Cultural Competency at End-of-Life

  See how funeral homes and hospice teams partner to deliver culturally competent care, honoring diverse traditions and supporting families at the end of life.

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  Compassion in Action: Exploring the Profound Work of Funeral Directors

  Being a funeral director goes beyond what most people realize.

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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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