Funeral planning is a time-sensitive and emotionally-charged task. But whose job is it? Who should take control of the planning, how do they do so, and what if they can't? Here are some key answers to your questions.
Where Should You Start?
The first place to look in order to start making funeral arrangements is the will or estate planning documents the deceased compl
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