by Renaissance Funeral Home | Sep 2, 2021 | Funeral Prep
If someone you love passes away and planning the funeral falls to you, you might feel overwhelmed. There is usually a short timeframe to accomplish the planning, and there is much to consider. You’re thinking about venues for services, planning meals with family and...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Aug 16, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
If you say, “I don’t want a funeral,” you are not alone. Often, people feel like a funeral is bragging or giving themselves a big shout-out. Others want to save money for heirs. And some feel like their life is not worth honoring. However, “A majority of...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Aug 11, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
Whether you are planning for your own future or buying a headstone or memorial for a loved one, it helps to know more about what is available and how much you can expect to pay. A headstone is generally a smaller stone maybe a foot tall, while a monument may be as...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Aug 2, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
The thought of a death in the family strikes fear into the hearts of almost everyone. Choosing a funeral home is not like choosing a car insurance company. Without the knowledge and experience to know what comes next when a family member dies, you need someone to...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jul 27, 2021 | Funeral Prep
The Internal Revenue Service defines a funeral trust as “a ‘pooled income fund’ set up by a funeral home or cemetery to which a person transfers property to cover future funeral and burial costs.” Funeral trusts allow people to pay funeral expenses in...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jul 26, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
If you want to get your affairs in order, a high priority is making an estate plan. You never know what the future holds, and it’s always good to have a plan just in case. Creating an estate plan prepares you and your loved ones for whatever may come, and it is easier...
