- Take control.
Who better knows how to celebrate a life? You should be in charge of this event, and we make this possible.

- Save Money.
A Today® Center Funeral Path starts at just $3950.

- Make it Better.
The Today® Center's focus is on helping you keep memories alive, by sharing the Life Story® in print, digital film and on the web. Through your personal involvement and our guidance, you will create a funeral experience that will be remembered and cherished by friends and family for years to come.

Yes. The funeral home is there to embalm and transport the dead. But to stay in control and save money, you must make the Today® Center your first call. We will then help you coordinate these body-care services with funeral homes in your area.

To say you need a funeral home is correct, but only to provide certain services. What we provide is the information, tools and guidance to make the funeral as unique as the life it celebrates. Our focus is on the life lived, and making the experience meaningful, relevant and affordable — clearly different than what most people think of when they think of funerals.

When you call the Today® Center first, you begin your savings:

- The Today® Center isn't burdened by tremendous overhead expenses, such as employee wages, expensive buildings, or fleets of cars.
You save money.

- The Today® Center enables you to perform many of the necessary tasks, tasks you would otherwise be charged for.
You save money.

- We provide access to funeral merchandise at near-wholesale prices, including caskets at just $100 over invoice.
You save money.

- Because were your advocate in the community, we identify licensed providers which embrace the Today® Centers Do-It-Yourself (DIY) funeral path. These providers guarantee the lowest price to the community in writing.
You save money.

- Overall, the Today® Center will help you coordinate everything from transportation of the deceased to the required legal paperwork. We put these basic services together in a complete, affordable package cutting costs, but not quality.
You save money.

Funeral providers can be placed into four categories. Use this information to make the decision that's right for you.

1. Funeral-Oriented Funeral Provider
 Most funeral homes fall into this category. Their business model is based on selling merchandise, with the largest profit coming from casket sales. Often the focus of traditional funeral services is placed on the ceremony itself, whether it is a religious service or otherwise, and not on the life the person lived. The Funeral-Oriented Funeral Service can also be expensive, with a low level of customer involvement and input.

2. Story-Centric Funeral Provider
 A perfect example of this category would be Life Story Funeral Homes®. While they are still funeral homes, they have a different business model than Funeral-Oriented Funeral Service. Story-centric funeral services focus on you, the consumer, and specifically, they focus on keeping your memories alive. Story-centric services tend to be several hundred dollars more than what the Today® Center offers, but they do provide a high level of value. If youre looking for a funeral home that embodies the same core values as the Today® Center, visit www.lifestorynet.com to learn more about Life Story Funeral Homes®.

3. Customer-Empowered Funeral Provider
 The Today® Center falls into this category, which incorporates Do-It-Yourself aspects. We empower you with information, so you can plan a meaningful service and save time and money. This type of service gives you the greatest amount of control. We give you the expert advice and assistance you need to make your funeral experience as unique as the life it celebrates. Customer-Empowered Funeral Services have extremely high value to you.

4. Discount Funeral Provider
 Discount Funeral Providers appear inexpensive at first, but beware. They use "low-price" advertising to get your attention, but most of the time they rely on hidden costs and getting you to buy an overpriced casket to increase profitability. When choosing this option, use caution.

A Today® Page is a free, personal web page you can create to keep your memories alive. The Today® Page is the perfect place to share the Life Story® upload cherished photos, and where friends and family can leave their own memories or words of encouragement.

A Life Story® is about so much more than just memories. A Life Story® chronicles the entire life lived, who they were, what was important to them, and who was important to them. A Life Story® isnt just something that should be written; its the only way to keep that story alive for future generations. Every day that passes without a Life Story® is a day closer to losing that story forever.

During a funeral service, the Life Story® tells everyone about the life that was lived. It helps them remember and revisit memories they may otherwise forget, and to focus on life. For those who didn't know the deceased, the story allows them to also feel and participate, as well.