ARIZONA AVENUE — I list off my favorite songs, colors and my hobbies. I proceed to fill out the information on my family history and then jot down my preferred funeral home. Recently I visited the ...

IT’S MORBID TO THINK ABOUT YOUR OWN FUNERAL, BUT PLANNING AHEAD COULD TAKE THE BURDEN OFF OF YOUR FAMILY, MALLORY ANDERSON AND CONSUMER REPORTS HAVE OPTIONS FOR EVERY BUDGET. FUNERALS ARE OFTEN ONE OF ...

Steve Metsch is a freelance reporter for the Naperville Sun. If you know of a business you’d like to see profiled in Down to ...

Know your rights before you ring. The Federal Trade Commission requires funeral directors to give you price information over the phone if you ask for it—without you first having to share your name, ...

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult moments you can face in life. However, planning your funeral in advance can make it easier for your family. One of the greatest gifts you can give to ...

Should I prepay for my funeral? At One Senior Place, we are committed to educating seniors and their families about the importance of planning ahead for the various aspects of aging. One of the ...

MOORHEAD — A local funeral home is encouraging families to have difficult conversations about end-of-life planning to avoid tougher decisions later. Planning for death can feel exhausting. Deciding on ...