funerals

Nobody wants to argue about money when a cemetery plot is involved. Your family probably thought the hard part was over because the plot was already paid for.

My parents proudly told us they had prepaid their funeral years ago so we would never have to worry about unexpected bills. Then the funeral home said today's prices were much higher and that we might owe more money after all. That surprising conversation raises an important question many families never expect to face, because whether you owe anything often depends on the contract that was signed.

A family wanted an in-house funeral before heading to the cemetery, but their HOA said funeral cars could not park on the street. Here is what HOAs can and cannot usually control, and how families can handle the dispute with less stress.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness some truly jaw-dropping funerals and absolutely absurd will-readings.

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness some awful funerals. These stories prove that even though life comes to an end, drama is eternal.