After the Funeral
Take Care of Yourself and Your Family
Allow yourself time to mourn and process. Lean on friends, family, or support groups.
Manage Legal and Financial Affairs
Locate their end-of-life documents and consider hiring an attorney for guidance.
Close Social Media Accounts
Deactivate or memorialize accounts. Consider creating a digital legacy plan to manage online presence.
Obtain the Death Certificate
Get multiple copies as this is essential for settling the deceased's affairs.
Probate Process
Submit the will to the court and get appraisals for valuable assets such as real estate. Settle final debts and bills.
Organize Personal Belongings
Make an inventory of their belongings and distribute items according to the will or family wishes.
Notify Relevant Parties
Friends, family, employer, colleagues, legal and financial institutions.
Cancel or Transfer Services
Subscriptions and services, memberships, utilities. Contact the post office to forward their mail.
Long-Term Considerations
Create lasting tributes such as planting a tree and join grief support groups or explore counseling for ongoing emotional support.