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...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Jul 17, 2021 | Jewish Funerals
According to the History channel, “Judaism is the world’s oldest monotheistic religion, dating back nearly 4,000 years. Followers of Judaism believe in one God revealing himself through ancient prophets.” Jewish culture includes a mourning period known as shiva and...
