Financial Planning Checklist for the Terminally Ill It's the devastating news no one is prepared for. You-or a loved one-learn you are terminally ill. Go home and settle your affairs, says the doctor. The following is a checklist of some of the financial issues that need to be addressed with both the family and financial advisors.
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. The Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled. A useful link is provided to help find attorneys in your area specializing in elder care.
Navy Jobs The informative United States Navy recruiting site describes the finest naval forces the world has ever seen.
Dear Abby on Scattering Cremated Remains
Attorney Harvey I. Lapin writes to Dear Abby to clarify common misconceptions. An interesting article that should be read by anyone considering scattering, burying or dividing cremated remains. Mr. Lapin is the attorney for the Cremation Association of North America.
Navy Members Burial Entitlement:
Retired Navy members and their dependents are entitled to a burial at sea from the Navy. This page offers information about obtaining this benefit.
Helpful Funeral & Burial at Sea sites and articles continued:
Beyond Indigo Beyond Indigo offers a safe haven to those who have lost a loved one, are anticipating the loss of a loved one or who are facing their own death in the near future. They offer comfort, support and education about issues surrounding death at a time when people are confused, apprehensive and dealing with shock and sorrow. Special areas for teens and children make this site unique.
Historical Burial at Sea Information The tradition of burial at sea is an ancient one. As far as anyone knows this has been a practice as long as people have gone to sea. Since World War II many service members, veterans, and family members have chosen to be buried at sea. This site looks at the Navy tradition.
Interview With God An inspirational devotion in a beautiful slide show format. It may not work with all computers and browsers, but is nice enough to be worth the effort of trying. It's words can change your life. If you can not view it on your system, you can read the text of Interview With God here.
AARP Preplanning
AARP - PrePlanning Funerals and Burial Cost
Two million people die every year in the United States. For consumers, funerals and burials are big businesses. A funeral is one of the most expensive events in one's life: the average cost of a traditional funeral is close to $6,000. If you add flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards, burial liners or vaults and special transportation, your costs go up. When emotions are high, it can be hard to remember that the cost of a funeral is not a measure of your feelings for the deceased. It's not unusual for a family to spend $10,000 for a funeral today.
SeniorsSearch
SeniorsSearch SeniorsSearch makes the Internet easier to navigate for older Web surfers who do not want to deal with the irrelevant results common to Internet search engines. SeniorsSearch cuts to the chase and contains subjects relevant to the lifestyle of the over 50 age group.
