The median cost of a traditional funeral with burial and viewing is about $8,300, according to a 2023 report from the National Funeral Directors Association, the most recent data available. Cremation ...

Cremation’s rise to 61.9% in 2024, driven by affordability and cultural shifts, has surpassed burials, reshaping the funeral economy with projections of 82% market share by 2045. Cremation has ...

Funerals are often one of life’s biggest... and last expenses. Planning ahead can be uncomfortable, but it can save money and ...

Talking about end-of-life arrangements can feel uncomfortable, but planning ahead is a gift you give your family—and yourself ...

About DFS Memorials DFS Memorials LLC is a network of more than 70 independent, family-owned funeral homes across the U.S. and Canada, offering simple, affordable direct cremation services.

BOSTON — Scattering the ashes of a deceased family member in Massachusetts will soon cost more with the state poised to increase the required fee for cremation reviews. The state medical examiner’s ...