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The next 30 days

What actually needs to happen — in order.

Four stretches. We’ll show you the one you’re on and keep the rest tucked away until you need them.

Where you are
  1. 1
    Funeral week
  2. 2
    Week 1
  3. 3
    Weeks 2–4
  4. 4
    Month 2+

The funeral hasn't happened yet. You're holding it together. These are the only things that need to happen before the service — everything else can wait.

  1. Decide how many death certificates to order

    Most families need 10–15. Order through the funeral home — it's faster and the home usually passes through the state's base fee.

  2. Next up: Tell the deceased's employer

  3. Next up: Draft the obituary

  4. Next up: Pick out clothes and personal effects

  5. Next up: Make a list of who needs to be told

  6. Next up: Confirm who will lead the service

Don’t worry about this yet — it’s for later. We’ll open it automatically when you’re ready.

Don’t worry about this yet — it’s for later. We’ll open it automatically when you’re ready.

Don’t worry about this yet — it’s for later. We’ll open it automatically when you’re ready.

When you’re ready

The estate side.

Probate basics, inherited IRA rules, the final tax return, unclaimed property, digital-account legacy contacts. Most families settle in 6–18 months; this is the long-tail piece.

Open the estate guide →
Other tools that stay open

Need to find a missing document, draft a eulogy, or hand the work to a family member? Open the dashboard to jump to any of our tools.

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Stuck or just need to hear a human voice?

Call (385) 553-1141

9am–9pm ET, every day.

Prefer email? support@honestfuneral.co