World Population Review: Cost of Funerals by State;
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/average-funeral-cost-by-state
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Advice Website on the “The Funeral Rule:” excellent website explaining your rights under the law about only paying for services you want or need and not being exploited or ‘oversold.”
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/ftc-funeral-rule
Planning Your Own Funeral, FTC Consumer Advice:
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/planning-your-own-funeral
VA Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Burial benefits and memorial items official website: (including healthcare benefits)
https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/
Writing an Obituary: Good review of information to include in your obituary
Funeral Consumers Alliance: If you feel you have been misled, contact the Funeral Consumers Alliance. Excellent website for up to date news on funeral scams and alerts
Walmart sells caskets and cremation urns online and can ship for free anywhere in 2 day’s time! You can even buy simple kits from https://www.casketbuildersupply.com/products/casket-kit-plain-pine-box
Cremation Association of North America: Good website explaining different types of cremation (flame based and alkaline hydrolysis) and what to expect through the whole process:
https://www.cremationassociation.org/page/CremationProcess
Green Burial Council lists options state by state, locator maps, listing of participating cemeteries and more:
https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/
Sevenponds.org Embracing the End-of-Life Experience: excellent website on choosing a green or natural burial, planning guide, local recourses, home funeral information:
https://www.sevenponds.com/after-death/choosing-green-burial-or-natural-burial