Funerals 101: Everything You Need to Know
Welcome to Funerals 101!
If you need information on making arrangements right away for a friend or loved one who has died, we recommend that you visit our How to Arrange a Funeral page.
When exploring the information on these pages, many people find that it is helpful to browse through the menu selections in order to see all that Funerals 101 has to offer. The search tool that is located at the top of the page is also a great way to find specific information.
If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, we suggest trying the “Funeral Topics A-Z” page. Here, you’ll find a long list of funeral-related subjects that are sure to pique your interest and answer questions you didn’t even know you had.
Home Funerals, Green Burials, and More
In addition to general information on topics such as ground burial and mausoleum entombment, Funerals 101 offers insight into rising trends such as green burial and home funerals. Also, you’ll find important advice for our digital age in Managing Your Digital Legacy. One of the most popular topics in Funerals 101 is How to drive in a Funeral Procession.
Expert Advice
Whatever information you are looking for, we are sure that you will find it either on the Funerals 101 page or elsewhere on our website. After searching the site, if you still need a question answered or are in need of a resource, just let us know. Our Forums section is a great place to submit a question or you can email us directly from our Contact Us page.
Free Word to the Wise Guides
Did you know that Funeralwise offers a series of free Word to the Wise Guides that explore a variety of funeral-related topics? Among the guides we currently offer are:
- Guide to Cremation
- Guide to Coping with Pet Loss
- Guide to Protecting Your Digital Legacy
- Guide to Funeral Insurance
- Guide to Funeral Etiquette
- Guide to Writing Your Memoirs
- Guide to Funeral Customs
- Guide to Funeral Products
Signing up to receive the guides is quick and easy. You’ll only need to enter your name and email address.
We also produce a quarterly Word to the Wise Newsletter, which is filled with useful information on a variety of topics. If you’re not receiving the newsletter and you’d like to, please let us know by completing the form on our Contact Us page. Back issues of the newsletter can be viewed on our Newsletters page.
Funeral Planning Tip
We believe that planning a funeral in advance is a wise thing to do. Find out if it makes sense for you and see how to plan with our Wise Planning System conveniently.
