Family Planning Tools

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Make the plan.
Not in a crisis.

Free tools to help families estimate funeral costs, build an end-of-life plan, and find the right support — before the moment arrives.

Estimate Costs ↓ Planning Checklist
$12k avg. funeral cost
73% families unprepared
20 min to make a full plan
Quick Estimate
Funeral Cost Calculator
Burial
Cremation
Green
Simple
Traditional
Full
Rural
Mid-City
Metro
Estimated Range
$5,800 – $8,200
Based on 2024 NFDA national data
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1 Disposition type
Burial Traditional in-ground cemetery burial
Cremation Flame-based, most common in the US
Green Burial Natural / conservation, no embalming
Aquamation Water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis)
2 Service level
Direct / Simple Minimal services, no viewing or ceremony
Traditional Viewing, standard funeral service
Celebration of Life Personalized memorial tribute event
Full Service All-inclusive, premium coordination
3 Your location
Rural / Small Town Population under 50,000
Mid-Size City 50k – 500k population
Major Metro Top 25 metro (NYC, LA, Chicago, etc.)
4 Add-ons (select all that apply)
Flowers & Arrangements +$400 – $800 average
Obituary Publication +$200 – $500
Death Doula Support +$800 – $2,400
Legal & Estate Help +$800 – $2,000
Grief Counseling +$300 – $800
Livestream / Recording +$150 – $400
Your Estimate
$5,800 – $8,200
Burial · Direct · Mid-Size City
Funeral home services$2,100
Transportation$700
Casket / urn / shroud$1,800
Cemetery / plot$1,500
Permits & death cert.$280
Total (midpoint) $6,380
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Estimates from 2024 NFDA Consumer Awareness Survey. Actual costs vary by provider, region, and preferences.
End-of-Life Planning Checklist

How prepared is your family?

Click any item to mark it complete. Your progress saves automatically in your browser.

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Legal Documents
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Last Will & Testament
Signed, witnessed, stored with attorney or in a safe place
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Durable Power of Attorney
Who manages finances if you become incapacitated
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Healthcare Power of Attorney
Who makes medical decisions on your behalf
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Advance Directive / Living Will
Your wishes for end-of-life medical treatment
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Revocable Living Trust (if applicable)
Avoids probate, protects assets for beneficiaries
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Beneficiary Designations Updated
Life insurance, retirement accounts, bank accounts
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Financial
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Life Insurance Policy Located
Policy number, insurer, and beneficiary info documented
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Bank & Investment Account List
All institutions and access info for your executor
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Pre-Need Funeral Plan (optional)
Locks in today’s pricing, removes burden from family
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Outstanding Debts Documented
Mortgage, loans, credit cards your estate will need to settle
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Digital Assets & Passwords
Secure vault shared with a trusted person
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Medical & Care
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POLST / DNR Form (if applicable)
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
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Medication List & Allergies
Current prescriptions, dosages, known allergies
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Hospice / Palliative Care Preferences
Home vs. facility, comfort measures, provider prefs
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Organ Donation Decision Documented
Registered with state donor registry and on driver’s license
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Medical Records Accessible
Primary care, specialists, hospital records located
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Memorial & Wishes
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Burial / Disposition Preferences
Burial, cremation, green burial, or aquamation
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Memorial Service Wishes
Location, tone, music, readings, speakers
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Obituary Draft Started
Key life events, survived by, preferred photo
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Letters / Messages to Loved Ones
Personal letters, ethical will, values to pass on
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Digital Legacy Handled
Social media memorialization & legacy contacts set
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Research & Reports

Industry data & guides.

Authoritative reports from the leading organizations in end-of-life care. Click any card to access the full report.

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NFDA
Consumer Awareness & Preferences Survey
2024 · National Funeral Directors Association
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PDF
NHPCO
Facts & Figures: Hospice & Palliative Care
2023 · National Hospice & Palliative Care Org.
View Report →
PDF
CANA
Cremation & Burial Report
2024 · Cremation Association of North America
View Report →
DATA
CDC / NCHS
National Vital Statistics: Death Data
2024 · Centers for Disease Control
View Data →
PDF
HFA
Hospice Care: A Consumer’s Guide
2023 · Hospice Foundation of America
View Guide →
PDF
ADEC
Death Education & Grief Research
2023 · Assoc. for Death Education & Counseling
View Research →

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