Dear Savvy Senior: What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War. — Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead: ...

Funeral practices around the world reflect how societies view life, death, the environment, and the afterlife. Across the globe, people honour their dead in different ways. Some are rooted in ancient ...

Funerals are sad occasions, a time to mourn the passing of a loved one and celebrate their life. Grief is the primary emotion, yet amidst the tears and goodbyes, something unexpected can sometimes ...

In the same way that individuals brainstorm the ideal wedding venue or the perfect song to be played at an anniversary party, the details of an end-of-life service can also come together to create an ...

You’ve worked hard to build financial stability and protect your family’s future. Now, it’s time to take the next smart step in your financial plan — pre-plan your funeral to secure your legacy and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: To my knowledge, longstanding tradition dictates that family and friends wear black attire to a wake and/or funeral. Over the years, I’ve noticed fewer and fewer people strictly ...