Resources

Honest answers for the hardest days.

Plain-English guides written for people who are exhausted, scared, or just trying to plan ahead. No email required to read.

First steps

What to do in the first 24 hours after a death

6 min read

Your rights

What a funeral home cannot legally require you to buy

8 min read

Pricing

Direct cremation vs. traditional burial: a plain comparison

5 min read

Paperwork

How to get a death certificate and how many copies you'll need

4 min read

Your rights

The FTC Funeral Rule, explained for families

7 min read

Pricing

Average funeral costs by state in 2025

10 min read

First steps

How to handle a death that happens out of state

6 min read

Pre-planning

How to plan your own funeral so your family doesn't have to guess

8 min read

Pricing

What you do not have to buy: optional services explained

5 min read