About Funeral Planning Planning a funeral is a very emotional event, whether you're arranging a funeral for a loved one who has just died or are pre planning your own funeral . Preneed refers to prearranging and pre-funding your own funeral. A preneed insurance policy covers the cost of the funeral at the time of death. There are a number of options for financing funerals, and when you pre-plan your funeral, you can take advantage of the best program for you. Cremation Learn more about cremation as an option, including information about having funerals or memorial services.
Most people are surprised to learn they can still have the full array of services with cremation.
Don't feel that you have to have a cookie cutter type of service or that your ideas for a special ceremony are foolish. The Funeral Rule requires funeral service providers to give you, the consumer, accurate, itemized price information and various other disclosures about funeral goods and services. Learn what's involved, what specific states require, and more in this excerpt from The Whole Body Donation Guide .