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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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  8 Tips for What to Wear to a Spring Funeral

  Deciding what to wear to a funeral is more challenging in the spring or summer. You want to avoid being distracted by uncomfortable clothing for the weather yet remain respectful of the occasion and the surroundings. To help you prepare, we put together eight quick tips on what to wear to a warm-weather memorial.

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  Keeping it Simple? Skip Embalming and These 4 Funeral Extras

  Discover how to simplify your end-of-life arrangements by skipping embalming and four other funeral extras. Reduce costs and environmental impact. Choose what's right for you and your family.

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  Guide to Funeral Etiquette: 12 Essentials

  Funerals are solemn occasions that require proper etiquette and behaviors that honor the event's significance. Here are 12 essential tips to help you be a thoughtful friend and attendee.

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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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  A Guide to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

  Discover the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), honoring departed loved ones with altars, food, and celebrations.

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  How to Plan a Funeral

  Learn how to plan a funeral with clear steps, helpful tips, and support from funeral professionals. This guide simplifies the process from making the first call to arranging services.

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  Top 10 Reasons to Have a Will

  Learn the top 10 reasons to have a Will and how to save on estate planning with Afterall and Trust & Will.

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  How Affirm Can Help You Pay for Funeral Arrangements

  Affirm can help you manage funeral costs with flexible payment plans, transparent terms, and no hidden fees. Learn how to use Affirm for funeral arrangements and make financial planning easier.

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  10 Most Popular Stories of 2024

  Discover Afterall's top 10 articles of 2024, covering Veterans’ funeral traditions, tax tips for widows, green burial trends, and personal stories of grief and healing. Explore what resonated most with our readers this year.

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