Resources to Help You Plan, Prepare, and Support Your Family
Practical tools, checklists, and guides to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence
Essential Checklists & Quick‑Start Tools
Free - First 72‑Hour Checklist - A clear, printable checklist that guides you through the essential steps to take in the first 72 hours after a death. Practical, calm, and easy to follow when everything feels overwhelming.
Free - Probate Checklist - The Probate Readiness Checklist helps you confirm you have the essential documents, information, and clarity needed before beginning the probate process. It breaks everything into simple, manageable steps so you can stay organized and avoid delays. A steady, practical guide for families navigating the early stages of estate settlement.
Free - Memorial/Funeral Order of Service Template - A clean, customizable template to help you create a clear and meaningful order of service for a funeral or memorial. Simple sections, easy formatting, and a calm design that supports you during a difficult time.
Free - The Complete End‐of‐Life Planning Checklist - The Complete End‑of‑Life Planning Checklist walks you through every essential task involved in preparing your documents, decisions, and instructions. It breaks the process into clear, manageable steps so you can stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. A steady, practical guide for anyone who wants to make sure their family has everything they need in one place.
Guides To Assist
The First 72 Hours After Death - The Complete End‑of‑Life Planning Checklist walks you through every essential task involved in preparing your documents, decisions, and instructions. It breaks the process into clear, manageable steps so you can stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. A steady, practical guide for anyone who wants to make sure their family has everything they need in one place.
The Funeral & Memorial Planning Guide - The Funeral & Memorial Planning Guide walks you through every step of planning a meaningful service with clarity and confidence. It includes checklists, templates, and simple explanations to help you make decisions without feeling overwhelmed. A steady, practical resource for families who want a clear path forward during an incredibly difficult time.
Settling The Estate - Settling the Estate is a clear, step‑by‑step guide that helps families navigate the legal, financial, and practical tasks that follow a death. It breaks the process into manageable stages, explains what to do first, and shows you how to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. A steady, practical resource for anyone responsible for closing an estate with confidence
Grief, Family Conflict & Emotional Support - Offers clear, steady guidance for navigating loss when family tensions, disagreements, or long‑standing dynamics make everything harder. It helps you understand what’s happening, communicate more clearly, set healthy boundaries, and protect your emotional well‑being during an already painful time. A practical, compassionate resource for anyone facing grief in a complicated family environment.
The Home & Belongings After Death - A clear, step‑by‑step guide to sorting, organizing, and making decisions about a loved one’s home and personal belongings after they die. It helps you know where to start, what to do first, how to pace yourself, and how to navigate sentimental items without feeling overwhelmed. A steady, practical resource for families facing one of the most emotionally challenging parts of loss.
The The Death Preparation Guide - A clear, step‑by‑step workbook that helps you organize the documents, decisions, and instructions your family will need in the future. It breaks everything into simple, manageable sections so you can prepare with confidence and reduce stress for the people you love. A steady, practical resource for anyone who wants to put their affairs in order without feeling overwhelmed.
The Grief Support Complete Bundle - A clear, step‑by‑step workbook that helps you organize the documents, decisions, and instructions your family will need in the future. It breaks everything into simple, manageable sections so you can prepare with confidence and reduce stress for the people you love. A steady, practical resource for anyone who wants to put their affairs in order without feeling overwhelmed.
Grief Support & Education
- Hospice Foundation of America — Practical guidance on grief, caregiving, and end‑of‑life decisions.
https://hospicefoundation.org
- What’s Your Grief — Simple, grounded articles and courses on navigating loss.
https://whatsyourgrief.com
- Center for Loss & Life Transition — Resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt on healthy mourning.
https://centerforloss.com
End‑of‑Life Planning & Documents
- The Conversation Project — Tools to help families talk about end‑of‑life wishes.
https://theconversationproject.org
- Five Wishes — A widely used, easy‑to‑understand advance directive.
https://fivewishes.org
- National Institute on Aging — Clear information on legal, medical, and caregiving decisions.
https://nia.nih.gov
Estate & Practical Matters
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — Guidance on managing accounts, debts, and financial steps after a death.
https://consumerfinance.gov
- USA.gov: After a Death — Straightforward overview of government‑related tasks and documents.
https://usa.gov/after-death (usa.gov in Bing)
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — Information on identity protection and avoiding scams after a death.
https://ftc.gov
Funeral & Memorial Planning
- Funeral Consumers Alliance — Independent, consumer‑focused information on funeral planning and costs.
https://funerals.org
- Green Burial Council — Resources for natural and environmentally conscious burial options.
https://greenburialcouncil.org