End of Life

Planning a funeral and organizing papers and things after a loved one dies are all difficult. But managing their social media accounts, too? Yep. Today we have to deal with our digital legacy in addition to everything else. But what do you do with th...

Speaking from experience, there are not many things more awful than the death of a sweet pet. How can we ever do without their innocence, their exuberance, their unconditional love or their commitment to always living purely in the moment? This may b...

First off, if you are in need of services from a funeral home right now, we’d just like to start by saying we are sorry for your loss. If you’d like to go directly to a search of providers in your area, please click here.  I’ve been in the...

1. When someone you love dies, there’s no real rush.  Whether they’ve passed at home or in the hospital, you still have time to be with them and say your goodbyes. If you’re at home and you’ve contacted a funeral provider, just tell them yo...

“Daddy, what happens when you die?” Gulp. Depending on how prepared you are for this question, your answer may range anywhere from weirdly avoidant (“Why do you ask?” or “Where did you hear that word?” or “Go ask your mother!”) to confusing(“You...

This is not a question anyone ever wants to consider. In fact, it is one of the worst questions there is. Yet, sometimes we need to make these decisions on behalf of a beloved pet, so we’ve decided to talk about it here in the hope that it helps. And...