Losing a loved one is hard enough

We can help with all the difficult parts that come next.

Here you’ll find articles and resources to guides you through all the practical and logistical burdens following the death of your loved one.

 
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The Funeral

A funeral or memorial ceremony is an opportunity for you and your family and the community of those who knew your loved one to grieve, and to honor and celebrate their life.

Writing an obituary

Everything about caskets

Choosing a funeral officiant

 

Informing Others

Sharing the sad news when you carry such a heavy heart can be hard, but it’s important to let others into your circle of grief and allow them to support you at this very difficult time.

How to inform about a death

Notifying the wider circle

Finding religious clergy

 

The Will

Whether or not your loved one left a will, you will need to make sure their property is passed on to the right people. With a will, inheritance will follow your loved one’s wishes; without it, state law will decide. Either way, following these rules will ensure that your loved one’s life and legacy are properly honored.

Gifts in a will

Family inheritance & keeping the peace

If there are multiple wills

Immediate Arrangements

Soon after a loved one’s passing, there are some time-sensitive tasks that will need to be taken care of. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

The first few days

Death certificates

Final days in elder care

 

Managing Accounts

Chances are that your loved one, like most of us, had dozens of accounts, subscriptions, and memberships. We’ll help you form a plan for tackling this time-consuming task.

Looking for accounts

Dealing with social media

Cancelling credit cards

 

Probate

Probate is often a long and complex process, but it is also completely manageable if you stay organized and follow the instructions of the court. It’s definitely still a good idea to avoid the full probate process, if you can. We’ll walk you through whichever scenario applies to your loved one’s estate.

Do you need a lawyer for probate?

Probate essentials

When is full probate necessary

The weeks and months after losing a loved one can be very hard on families – on top of the pain and grief, there are hundreds of difficult decisions to make and processes to navigate.

But we are here to help. Whether your loved one passed away today or months ago, we can help you understand, plan for, and tackle the tasks ahead, big or small, emotional, logistical, practical, legal, or financial. Read our resources or head to Empathy.com to learn more about our Loss Companion App.