There are two certainties in life… death and taxes. Most people plan for taxes each year but few plan their funeral. It’s a tough topic to discuss but your family will be relieved that you had it planned. Losing a loved one is difficult and when you’re emotionally fragile and grief-stricken, planning a funeral is even harder. Funeral homes know this. They’re for-profit companies, and their industry is booming thanks to the world’s growing (and grieving) population.