As Benjamin Franklin’s famously noted, nothing in life is guaranteed except for death and taxes. While this is largely true, there is an IRS classification that allows certain cemetery businesses
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In early February, the Federal Trade Commission announced it will begin reviewing the Funeral Industry Practices Rule, commonly referred to as the Funeral Rule. As part of their review, they
In 2017, the National Funeral Directors Association reported that the median cost of a funeral was $7,360 for viewing and burial with no vault, $8,755 for viewing and burial with
For many people, the holidays are a time to come together with family and friends, including those we don’t see often during the rest of the year. We share life
Perpetual care funds are monies placed in trust by cemeteries to generate income to cover cemetery maintenance in perpetuity. The funds are derived from sales of grave sites, above-ground crypts,
Most everyone knows that daily living can impact the environment in countless ways. Now, more and more people are realizing that death care can, too. Accordingly, a study performed by
For some reason, perhaps owing to its use in popular culture via soaps, tabloids, and movies, the word estate seems to be applied to the very rich. In fact, when
Cemetery Software for Today and Tomorrow When you think of cemeteries, you might not think of the most technologically advanced places. After all, most cemeteries still use a lot of
If you own a cemetery that sells pre-need contracts, you are familiar with the regulations that require you to place the funds into a trust. But did you know that
Individuals can purchase, in advance, some or all of their funeral and cemetery merchandise and services through what’s called a preneed contract. Some people choose to only pre-arrange and pre-purchase