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A family member or friend is seeking to qualify for Medicaid and must spend down their assets to meet the threshold for eligibility, but you know that this person will need to have some money set aside for a funeral when they die. This dilemma may seem like a catch-22: there need to be assets to pay for a funeral, but there cannot be assets to qualify for Medicaid. Fortunately, there are stipulations in the rules governing Medicaid eligibility that allow an individual to set aside money in a qualified irrevocable prepaid funeral account without those funds being counted as assets when determining whether the person is qualified for the program. If your family member or friend expects to receive SSI/Medicaid or General Assistance within the next six months, they are permitted to establish an account, without those funds jeopardizing eligibility. This allows individuals to plan and pay for a funeral before assets are spent down to Medicaid eligibility levels. When making prepaid funeral ...

We can store thousands of photos on our electronic devices, but there is something special about having a physical copy of these moments that were captured on camera. Scrapbooking is a perfect way to save photos and commemorate the life of a loved one who has passed away. Here are some tips to create a beautiful scrapbook that can be passed down for generations. Gather Your Materials    First, you need to select which photos to print for your scrapbook. Scrolling through photos on your computer or cell phone is also a great time to relive moments shared with your loved one. Choose photos of them that bring back fond memories. Create a folder of these...

    Although we’ve been conducting funerals for all of human history, the truth behind our modern practices is very much hidden in plain sight. For that reason, there are many misconceptions surrounding the funeral profession. This has led to many controversies over the industry as a whole. In reality, funerals are actually a pretty simple process, especially if you have the right guidance (ie. a trained professional). But, as a funeral professional,  you already know that. Which is why we encourage you to share these 14 facts about funerals with your families to clear up some of the confusion and chaos around dying, funerals and everything in between. Origin stories behind our modern funeral practices 1. The word funeral was first used in the 1300’s. The word ‘funeral’ is believed to have first been used by Geoffrey Chaucer , who is often considered the father of the English language. It appeared in writing in his Middle English work The Knight’s Tale, ...

It’s no secret that coronavirus has affected every single person on the planet in some way. And of course, this brings with it an incredible number of challenges. But, the challenge that keeps me up at night is this: How can we, as a profession, provide the same level of support to those who lose a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic? This really hits me hard. The whole world is already shaken up by fear and anxiety of the unknown as we venture into this uncharted territory together…yet isolation leaves us feeling so alone. If this isn’t enough, imagine adding the crippling grief of loss on top of that… and not being able to call on your support network for a shoulder to cry on or even a hug?! This very thought really got our wheels spinning. So we decided to break down some of the biggest challenges we face in supporting families during the Coronavirus pandemic and some solutions available to you now. Challenge #1: Regulations banning groups from gathering make it nearly imposs...

With all of the strict safety regulations and social distancing, how can we still honor our loved ones properly? This is a question many funeral homes are asking themselves, faced with the challenge of forced innovation. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has its negative traits and unfortunate implications, we like to see the silver lining in all. And that’s why we’re here to share with you the amazing ways funeral homes are innovating and adapting their services in light of COVID-19. Check out these 6 ways funeral homes are innovating and adapting below: 1. Getting creative with the idea of long distance hugs National Funeral Homes recognizes the challenges of being isolated, especially following the death of a love done. Which is why they created the program “ Hugs From Home ”. The program allows friends and family to write a message of condolence for the grieving family, and National Funeral Homes will tie the message to a balloon that hangs in their fun...

It’s amazing how many people actually want to talk about death these days. Well, at least in the media. Funeral innovation, death technology, and death cafes, and the death positive movement have been hot topics in the press this year. Just do a Google search for any of those terms and see for yourself. These conversations reflect how rapidly the profession is changing… whether we like it or not. If the rapid change is hard to keep up with, this blog is just for you. We’ve collected 8 articles covering some big topics in 2019 to keep you up to date with all the latest milestones and changes happening in the funeral profession right now.  So without further ado here are the major trends to keep your eyes on, accompanied by the articles that bring them to life: Trend #1: The creation of a new industry called “Death Wellness” Baby boomers have spent a lifetime refusing to live as part of the status quo, why would they be any different when it comes to how they want...