As if losing a loved one isn’t hard enough, things can become more difficult when trying to figure out how to pay for a funeral. If the deceased didn’t preplan their funeral or dictate their last wishes, which can happen when death is unexpected, then figuring out how to pay for services can be difficult. While there aren’t a lot of options for funeral assistance, there are places to turn for assistance and there are ways to cut costs to fit your budget while still giving your loved one the send-off he or she deserves.