Unbiased. Nonprofit. No ads or money from businesses we rate.

Find, rate, and compare home-improvement contractors, health-care providers, repair shops, financial services, veterinarians, stores, dentists, and more than 100 other types of service providers.

Boston area red bullet Chicago area red bullet Delaware Valley area red bullet Puget Sound area red bullet San Francisco Bay Area red bullet Twin Cities area red bullet Washington, DC area red bullet
We have funeral home ratings for these seven metro areas.
Where to Get Help Making Decisions About Planning a Funeral

Where to Get Help Making Decisions About Planning a Funeral

Most people need help making funeral arrangements. Obvious sources of help are family, friends, members of the clergy, and hospital social workers. But specialized organizations can help as well.

Checklist of Tasks to Perform After a Death

Checklist of Tasks to Perform After a Death

After a loved one dies, in addition to planning the funeral itself, a number of associated details require attention. Friends, coworkers, and fellow congregants can play a major role in relieving the bereaved family of many of these tasks.

Selecting a Funeral Home

Selecting a Funeral Home

We advise that you never go by yourself to a funeral home to choose services. Take along a less-involved companion to assure you that sensible decisions are made.

Estate Planning Tasks and Tips

Estate Planning Tasks and Tips

Planning for what happens to your possessions and money after you die requires making many decisions. Here are some basic dos and definite don’ts that will save you hassles and money—and avoid common mistakes.

Creating a Roadmap for Your Heirs

Creating a Roadmap for Your Heirs

To help your heirs unravel your finances, maintain a list of your major assets and accounts and where they can find your end-of-life documents. We've gathered a list of what to include.

Hiring Estate-Planning Experts

Hiring Estate-Planning Experts

Unless your situation is very straightforward, have your will prepared by an experienced lawyer, and hire a financial planner or estate attorney to organize your finances.

Which Florists Offer the Best Service and Prices?

Which Florists Offer the Best Service and Prices?

Skilled florists can interpret your tastes (or those of the recipient), determine what’s appropriate for the occasion, and then create a work of art that fits those needs. We'll help you pick the best.

Where to Buy Flowers for Less

Where to Buy Flowers for Less

If you want delivery, exotic flowers, or need advice, your best bet is a florist. But if you’re willing to pick up the posies yourself and want to save a lot of money, you have several other options.

What to Do If You Need an Out-of-Town Floral Delivery

What to Do If You Need an Out-of-Town Floral Delivery

When you need to send flowers to someone outside the area, what do you do? We review the options, and advise you on how to deal with each to ensure you and your special someone on the other end are happy with the results.