We are here to help you prepare wisely and celebrate uniquely. Because every life deserves to be remembered.

Whether you are preplanning a funeral or need to make immediate arrangements, we can help you find funeral homes, cremation services, and cemeteries in your area. Our directories feature our Preferred Providers, Funeral Celebrants and Preplanning Specialists.

Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to do your funeral planning including expert advice, free guides, forms and advanced planning tools that are convenient and easy-to-use.

Our how-to guide to making funeral arrangements will lead you through the process step-by-step… from the first call to arranging for the funeral services to purchasing funeral products to checklists for what to do after the funeral.

Find out how much a funeral costs and the average cost of a funeral in the U.S. You’ll see breakdowns of the elements of funeral cost and get tips on how to manage those costs. Also, you’ll the various ways to pay for a funeral.

Get a step-by-step plan for creating a Celebration of Life to honor and remember the deceased. You’ll get tips on how to create and personalize the ceremonies with eulogies, music and readings.

Here is an overview of each groups’ beliefs concerning death and the afterlife. How they regard grief and unique aspects of their funeral ceremonies and customs are also discussed.

Learn what to say and do when someone dies. Get tips on offering support to someone who has lost a loved one. Information includes how to offer condolences and what not to say, as well as tips on attending a funeral and tips on writing thank you notes.

Get helpful information on healing from a loss and tips on how to cope. The stages of grief are covered and specific situations such as loss of a spouse or a child. Other topics include accidental death, terminal illness and suicide.

Get help on coping with the death of a pet. Meaningful, poems, quotes and readings are provided as well as tips on memorializing you pet. Also, learn how to offer support to someone who has lost a pet.