A funeral director explains how the bodies of the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation in the United States.

Even if a person's death comes around a bit sudden, there are a number of things your body does in the moments before you ...

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While some, but not all, of these debts are canceled when a person dies, it’s important to understand just what happens to your debts when you pass away — and who’s responsible from that point on. A ...

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If you pass away in Arkansas without leaving a valid will, you are considered to have died "intestate." In that case, Arkansas intestacy laws, not your personal wishes, control how your property is ...