Medicare does not cover the costs associated with cremation or other funeral and burial services. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a one-time payment of $255 that can be put toward ...

A columbarium is like a mausoleum but for cremated remains. A columbarium "niche" (essentially an urn cubby) can range inprice from about $300 to $2,800. The costs associated with passing on can vary ...

Medicare does not offer coverage for cremation and other funeral expenses. However, there may be other ways individuals can find help with these costs. Cremation and other funeral costs can be ...

Planning a funeral can be emotionally challenging, and the associated costs add another layer of complexity for many families ...

Consumer Reports has practical advice on how to navigate the funeral planning process and what to watch out for.

When planning a funeral for a loved one, or for yourself, cremation may be presented as an alternative to burial. In terms of the expense involved, the average cremation cost can range from $1,500 to ...

Many people are looking for an affordable and practical solution when it comes to funeral planning. A pure cremation fulfils ...

The crypt of St. Joseph of Arimathea at the Mount Calvary mausoleum holds the remains of more than 310 unclaimed or abandoned people from around New Hampshire. Credit: Hadley Barndollar—New Hampshire ...