Terms of use
Effective October 3, 2026. By using serenefarewells.com you agree to these terms.
Educational information only
Serene Farewells provides general educational information about funeral, cremation, burial, memorial and end-of-life planning. It is not legal, medical, financial, tax, insurance or other professional advice, and using the site does not create a professional relationship of any kind.
Serene Farewells is not a funeral home, cemetery, crematory, law firm, medical provider, financial adviser or insurance provider and does not arrange or provide funeral services. Laws, regulations, benefit rules and prices vary by state, locality and provider and change over time. Before acting, confirm details with a licensed funeral director, the relevant government agency, or a qualified professional.
Not for emergencies
Do not use this site or our contact form for emergencies. If someone has died unexpectedly or you believe there is an emergency, call 911.
Planning tools and estimates
Our tools produce general guidance, checklists and planning estimates based on the answers you provide. They do not determine what the law requires in your situation, and cost estimates are not quotes. Actual prices vary significantly by provider, location, merchandise, cemetery and services selected.
Accuracy
We work to keep content accurate and current (see our editorial policy), but we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, current or applicable to your circumstances.
Third-party sites and products
We link to government agencies, organizations and retailers we don't control. We are not responsible for their content, products or practices. Purchases you make from retailers, including through affiliate links, are between you and the retailer.
Intellectual property
Content on this site is owned by Serene Farewells unless otherwise noted. You may print or save pages and tool results for personal, non-commercial use. Please don't republish our content without permission; brief quotations with a link back are fine.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Serene Farewells and its editor are not liable for any loss or damage arising from use of, or reliance on, this site or its tools. The site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
Changes
We may update these terms. The effective date above shows the latest version.
Contact
Questions about these terms: use our contact page.