I was interviewed recently for an article in US News about the importance of planning for funeral expenses. Here is an excerpt:
Death and funerals are taboo topics but ones worth learning about, says Mike Boyd, a former funeral director who founded the website AskTheFuneralExpert.com. “Funeral homes can capitalize on a family member’s unfamiliarity with the products they’re purchasing,” he says. “Odds are, they will make funeral arrangements one to three times per lifetime, so consumers should become as educated as possible.”
This is the message I am constantly trying to get out. Consumers need to learn about the economics of funerals before the need arises. The more you know, the more you can save, and the less are your chances of overspending or being taken advantage of when purchasing funeral goods and services, at a time when you are grieving.
If you wish to read the entire article, here is the link. http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2014/10/07/how-to-handle-funeral-costs?int=aa6a09&int=a86509
Have questions about funerals or funeral planning for either humans or pets? Email mikeboyd@askthefuneralexpert.com.