Throughout New England, there’s been a significant rise in hospice care over the past decade, with utilization rates higher than the rest of the country. In Rhode Island, about half of residents on Medicare will wind up getting hospice care. Hospice teams provide compassionate care, helping ease the patient’s journey toward the end of life. […]
Funeral planning is never easy, but it becomes even more overwhelming when cost becomes the biggest barrier. For many families in Florida, especially in the Tampa Bay area, the rising price of end-of-life services can feel impossible to manage, particularly when a loss happens suddenly and there are no savings or life insurance to fall […]
Facing the end of life is emotionally overwhelming, but there are still practical matters that must be handled, including making final arrangements. Hospice funeral planning can relieve some of the burden on families, offering support in managing funeral arrangements, legal documentation, and even financial concerns. Whether you’re beginning hospice care or supporting someone who is, […]
Planning for the end of life is never easy. When someone enters hospice care, families are dealing with a flood of emotions and important decisions to make about final arrangements. For families with limited financial resources, these decisions can feel overwhelming. But with planning, it’s possible to create meaningful hospice funeral arrangements that honor your […]
While hospice programs don’t typically fund funeral services, they can help connect families to community-based aid and nonprofit solutions. For funeral directors, understanding how to work alongside hospice resources can be key to ensuring that all families, regardless of income, receive the dignity and closure they deserve. When funeral directors and hospice resources work together, […]