by Renaissance Funeral Home | Apr 23, 2022 | PrePlan
When it comes to end-of-life planning, preplanning is one of the most important steps you can take. By prepaying and prearranging your funeral services, you are giving your loved ones a gift of peace in a time of great stress and confusion. They will not have to worry...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Feb 17, 2022 | PrePlan
Planning your own funeral can feel emotionally overwhelming, but your bravery in facing these decisions now prevents your family from facing these difficult decisions later. Beginning the planning process with other family members can make it easier for you to make...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Feb 7, 2022 | PrePlan
Individual taxpayers cannot deduct funeral expenses on their tax returns. The IRS allows deductions for medical expenses to prevent or treat a medical illness or condition but not funeral or cremation costs. Alternatively, tax deductions do exist for the estate of a...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Nov 30, 2021 | Funeral Prep, Green Burial, PrePlan, Traditional Burial
Historic Oakwood cemetery in the middle of Raleigh, North Carolina is uniquely situated amid rolling hills and valleys with an abundance of gracefully swaying trees. In the fall, the colorful leaves give the entire area a majestic beauty. As you walk through the...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Nov 22, 2021 | Grief, PrePlan, Traditional Burial
A legacy is most often thought of as a monetary inheritance which is passed on to the next generation. But a legacy is so much more. Our legacy is what and who we were, what we represented, our traits. Our legacy is what kindles memories in those that succeed us. A ...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Nov 15, 2021 | Grief, PrePlan, Traditional Burial
If someone you love is in the end stages of life, you may have many questions. How much time do they have before death? Will you know when they are about to pass away? How can you ensure that you are there when death occurs? Let’s look at what happens minutes before...
