Aetna offers funeral-planning services

Hartford health giant Aetna Inc. is adding a service that helps members plan for their eventual demise.

Aetna Life Essentials is being offered as part of its suite of group life insurance plans to employers in conjunction with Everest Funeral Planning & Concierge Services, of Houston, Texas.

Aetna’s services include information and access to resources on a variety of issues including funeral costs, financial advice, estate planning, and legal services.