More than 150,000 people rely on hospice services in Florida each year, second in the nation for utilization. When one of those patients is your loved one, it’s a deeply emotional time. As you’re trying to help, you’re dealing with your own grief and preparing for end of life. Hospice funeral planning can help. Having […]
Hospice workers play a unique role in medicine, providing compassionate care as patients are nearing the end of life. More than 1.72 million Medicare patients receive hospice care every year, nearly half of all those on Medicare at some point. With Florida’s aging population, it’s no surprise that the state ranks second in the country […]
Funeral directors are often seen as organizers of services and paperwork, but their role goes far beyond logistics. These professionals are often the first point of contact when someone passes away, helping to connect families with essential community resources. This might include burial assistance for low-income families or hospice resources to help families during difficult […]
Facing the loss of a loved one is hard enough without the added burden of high funeral costs. In Arizona, traditional funerals and even basic cremations can cost thousands of dollars, putting enormous stress on families—especially those with limited financial resources. Fortunately, there are burial assistance options that can provide relief, which you may not […]
While a funeral and burial have long been the traditional way of honoring the passing of a loved one in Rhode Island, cremation has become a popular end-of-life choice for many families. Nationally, more than 60% of families choose cremation. Although slightly fewer choose cremation in Rhode Island, the number increases every year. By 2035, […]