Average Funeral Cost in San Francisco Funeral costs have climbed dramatically over recent years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, funeral prices have grown nearly twice as fast as consumer prices for all items in the last three decades. Outside of these macro trends, what does this growth mean for the actual funeral prices…
Durable Power of Attorney vs Health Care Proxy When it comes to your end-of-life arrangements, there’s a lot to think about. One of your worries might be leaving behind directions for your end-of-life care in case you aren’t able to make the decisions yourself. There are two documents that can give authority to your loved…
The Digital Estate Planning Guide While it’s expected to put aside an estate plan, which includes a last will and testament, medical directives, and power of attorney, many of us don’t think about what will happen to our digital presence after we’re gone. Since our digital lives are mostly intangible, it’s easy to assume that…
Memorial Art Guide – 5 Meaningful Ideas ‘Death’ is not something you would automatically associate with ‘art’, but memorial art is an increasingly popular way to honor your loved one. Using modern technology and creative techniques, families are choosing methods separate from traditional burials and interments to memorialize those they have lost ─ and there…
What is Death Positive? Reducing Anxiety During Uncertain Times One of the main trends of the 2019 Global Wellness Summit was ‘dying well’. For many people, the phase may seem a bit contradictory. How does someone die well? In more extreme circles, dying is considered the ultimate end, and really, the ultimate failure of humanity.…
Biodegradable Urns and Environmentally-Friendly Cremation When deciding how to best celebrate your loved one’s passing or even planning ahead for you own, one of your considerations may be environmental impact. To understand potential impact, it’s important to understand the environmental benefits and shortcomings of different funeral services. What are some environmentally-friendly ways to celebrate your…
What is a Death Cafe? A Death Cafe, contrary to its name, is not a real place, and not set in any particular location. Instead, a death cafe is more of an event, where individuals gather with “no agenda, objectives, or themes” to thoughtfully discuss death. Death Cafes are what its organizers describe as a…
Ethical Will Guide An ethical will is a voluntary, non-legally binding document that usually contains a set of stories, notes, and last words to your family and friends. Adapted from Jewish tradition, this document can be as formal or informal as you wish. The defining feature of an ethical will is the intent rather than…
How Long After Death Should I Hold the Funeral? Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that can happen to a person in their life. Amongst the loss and grief, you also have a responsibility to live on, preparing your loved one’s final affairs. One question many people ask: How long…
How to Plan a Living Funeral Funerals are important rituals in human life. It’s a chance for us to grieve and mourn the loss of our loved ones. It gives us time to appreciate their life and what they meant to us who remain. They are powerful events─ solemn, but filled with hope. Whether you…