Funeral Planning Taken to a New Level

In February 2008, the CBS Early Show broadcasted a series entitled Funerals To Die For, describing various funeral planning techniques. These videos are now available online.

The following is from Funerals To Die For, cbsnews.com, Feb. 2008, summarizing the broadcasted segments:

For thousands of years, the rich and powerful have been buried with weapons or treasures, and with great fanfare.

Now, more and more “average” Americans are planning their own funerals, personalizing and customizing them, going out in style, in ways that are sometimes elaborate, sometimes non-traditional — and sometimes — even fun — perhaps making the Grim Reaper a little less grim!***

Tribute videos for funerals are becoming big business.

Many baby boomers are forgetting about traditional home videos and opting for elaborate, high-end productions to share with future generations. And they’re spending big bucks while they’re at it!***

To see Tracy’s report, click here.***