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The Final Expense & Funeral Savings Guide

Our free 6-page guide: real funeral costs, casket savings, burial vs. cremation, insurance myths, and the questions to ask before you buy.

SSA, Survivors & the $255 Death Benefit

Official Social Security Administration information on survivor benefits and the one-time lump-sum death payment.

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VA, Burial Benefits & National Cemeteries

Official Department of Veterans Affairs information on burial allowances, national cemetery burial, headstones, and flags.

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FTC, The Funeral Rule

Your federal rights when arranging a funeral, including itemized pricing and using a casket you bought elsewhere.

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BestPriceCaskets.com, Compare Casket Prices

Under the FTC Funeral Rule you may buy a casket from any retailer. This online seller lets families compare prices that are often far below funeral-home showrooms. It is one option among many, offered here for education, not as an exclusive endorsement.

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