Houses and automobiles are the biggest one-time purchases most consumers make, but funerals are often No. 3. That’s why, during these economic hard times, cremation is gaining in popularity. A typical ...

Medicare is a federal insurance program that provides healthcare coverage for people ages 65 years and older and younger people with disabilities. It does not cover funeral or burial expenses, ...

When planning a funeral for a loved one, or for yourself, cremation may be presented as an alternative to burial. In terms of the expense involved, the average cremation cost can range from $1,500 to ...

The costs associated with funeral services continue to rise. The price index for funerals has shot up almost twice as fast as prices for all other consumer items, according to 2017 figures from the ...

Dear Savvy Senior: How much does cremation cost, and how can I find a good deal in my area? I would like to get a simple, basic cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. — Frugal ...

John Egan is a veteran personal finance writer whose work has been published by outlets such as Bankrate, Experian, Newsweek Vault and Investopedia. As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, ...

How much does cremation cost and how can I find a good deal in my area? I would like to get a simple, basic cremation that doesn’t cost me, or my family, a lot of money. Cremation costs can vary ...

A funeral typically costs between $6,280 and $8,300. Being buried is more expensive than being cremated because there's an extra cost for a cemetery plot and a headstone, which is usually around ...