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...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jul 6, 2021 | Funeral Prep
If you or someone you love is terminally ill, you may think of turning to Hospice Care for help. Hospice care focuses on helping terminally ill patients live comfortably and includes pain relief care and symptom management. With hospice, the focus is no longer on...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jun 22, 2021 | Funeral Prep, PrePlan
As you get older, you may think about what will happen when you are gone. It is crucial to plan for that day so that your loved ones aren’t left making the difficult decisions when you die. An essential part of thinking through it all includes planning your...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jun 7, 2021 | Funeral Prep
When a parent dies, it can feel like a foundational structure in your life has suddenly disappeared. In addition, the overwhelming emotional stress can make it challenging to think about what needs to happen next. However, armed with a checklist, you can gradually and...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jun 3, 2021 | Funeral Prep, Grief
You may wonder what to say when someone dies. If you are attending a funeral, you want your words to comfort the family. What can you say to help ease their pain? Is there a magic combination of words or phrases that will make a difference for them as they struggle...
