When romantic relationships grow, we want to become an increasingly active part of our partner’s lives. This includes getting to know their friends better, being their plus one at work and social events, and more or less becoming part of their family. We also want to be a support system for them should their life […] More
The average funeral cost in the United States, in 2025, is about $8,300 for a traditional burial with a viewing and vault, or around $6,280 for cremation with a viewing. Total cost depends on what products and services are used—like caskets, burial plots, vaults, embalming, viewings, religious services, hearses, limousines, etc… with a full traditional […] More
Everyone grieves in their own way, and while it might look odd to someone who’s comfortable crying in public for someone else not to, there isn’t necessarily a right way to do it. Either crying or not certainly shouldn’t be a scary choice, either, side-eyed the members of the “Am I the A**hole?” (AITAH) subReddit. Redditor […] More
Death and birth. Two points of life that are intertwined. People can’t escape either. But does one matter more? There in lies the rub…. Redditor DJFaceplant20 wanted to discuss his experience and get some feedback, so naturally, he came to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subreddit. He asked: “AITA For Choosing to Go to […] More
A funeral is something no one ever looks forward to. Even if it does reunite you with close friends and family, and there is some joy to be found in the life you are celebrating, it’s hard to escape from the cloud of the occasion. As attending a funeral is bound to result in sadness […] More
Content Warning: Late parent, Grieving process Losing someone you love is incredibly hard, especially if you had a unique bond with them and if they died young. Some people have to turn everything into a competition, however, and find a way to prove that they are grieving more than everyone else, side-eyed the members of the […] More
Is it ever appropriate to attend a funeral for someone you don’t know? In grade school, one of our classmate’s Mother died after a long battle with cancer. My Mother knew his Mother because we lived in a small town and they had been in school together, but I had never met her. Still, almost […] More
The death of a parent is hard for anyone at any age. But it seems particularly tragic when the death is unexpected, and the children aren’t adults yet. The only consolation the children might get is having a chance to say goodbye to their parent and spend time with supportive, loving family and friends. A […] More
Funerals are big business in the United States. The average amount paid for a coffin in the United States is between $2,000 and $5,000, but the price varies widely. Caskets cost as little as $500 for a very basic model, or as much as $10,000 or more for a customized or a casket made of […] More
Many people jump at the opportunity to buy new clothes, whether for a special occasion or just to add to their wardrobe. Other people don’t see much need to buy new clothes until they absolutely have to. Sometimes, they might wait until most of their clothes are full of holes and tears. Whether or not […] More
What is the purpose of life insurance? Is it to pay for a funeral or to cover lost income or to help survivors start over? A widow struggling with that question turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback. Icy-Sun6781 asked: “AITA for not giving my late husband’s mom any of the […] More
Wedding crashers are a bit of a joke trope in TV and film scripts. Show up just for free food, drinks, dancing and potential hookups. But is funeral crashing a thing? They say funerals are for the living, but does that mean they’re open events for anyone alive to attend? What if the living who […] More
