The national median cost of a funeral is almost $8,000, yet many Americans have less than $1,000 in emergency savings. When a loved one dies, families often face an impossible choice between honoring ...

A recent analyis from Beca Life found Kansas is the most unaffordable U.S. state for funeral services. The study looked at costs and income levels. Dana Neely Getty Images While Wichita frequently ...

While Medicare doesn’t cover funeral costs, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may, under certain conditions, pay a surviving spouse or child a one-time payment of $255. Funeral expenses may ...

A funeral expert sparked debate after questioning high funeral costs, urging South Africans to rethink dignity, culture and ...