Shopping on your own for items like caskets or urns can be a way to cut down costs of a funeral. Here are some guidelines to follow: The FTC’s Funeral Rule mandates that consumers do not have to ...

Planning a funeral for a loved one can be one of the most emotional events a person experiences. It can also become a costly undertaking depending on the services needed, the type of merchandise used ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... COLORADO SPRINGS — When Sue Fletcher was helping her husband arrange his grandmother’s funeral, she was astonished at the casket’s cost — more than $3,000.

Picking the right funeral box is an important choice to make when saying goodbye to a loved one for good. A casket is not just a container; it's a symbol of respect, dignity, and a final resting place ...

Funerals can be expensive affairs, costing on average in the United States between $8,000 and $12,000. One of the most expensive costs associated with a funeral can be the casket. Pressed by tighter ...

A grandmother in Arizona made sure her funeral would reflect her colorful and fun personality with an M&M-shaped casket. Mary Stocks Martin, a retired teacher from Snowflake, Arizona, died on Feb. 9, ...

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COLUMBUS — When Sonny Bokelmann pulls into his driveway and unloads the casket from his truck, his family and friends won’t be surprised. The Seward man admits his interest in all things funeral homes ...