by Renaissance Funeral Home | May 7, 2022 | Grief, PrePlan
If you or a loved one is dying, it’s hard to know where to turn for help. However, palliative care provides comfort and support to those who are dying and their families. If you’re facing a terminal illness, it’s essential to understand how...
by Renaissance Funeral Home | Apr 28, 2022 | Grief, PrePlan
When a loved one faces a diagnosis of terminal illness, their loved ones often scramble to find the best hospice care. The hospice philosophy is essential because it focuses on providing comfort and peace to those who are facing end-of-life illnesses. Let’s look...
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...
