22+ Expert Memorial Guides

Step-by-Step Memorial Planning Created by Industry Professionals

Guides written by grief counselors, funeral directors, and memorial experts. Get access to on-demand expert help whenever you need clarification or support.

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Featured Expert Guides

Preview a few of our most popular guides. Each one is written by industry professionals with decades of experience.

Immediate Response

First Hours Checklist

Critical steps to take in the immediate aftermath - legal notifications, medical arrangements, and family communications.

Sample steps:

Contact immediate family members
Secure important documents
+ 8 more essential steps
1,247 families using
10 steps total
Funeral Planning

Complete Service Coordination

Step-by-step guide to planning a meaningful funeral service, from venue selection to ceremony details.

Sample steps:

Choose funeral home and arrange viewing
Select music and readings
+ 18 more detailed steps
892 families using
20 steps total
Celebration of Life

Personalized Memorial Gathering

Create a celebration that truly reflects their life - venues, activities, and meaningful touches that honor their memory.

Sample steps:

Plan memory sharing activities
Coordinate catering and venue
+ 12 more planning steps
634 families using
14 steps total

Guide Categories

Comprehensive guidance for every aspect of memorial planning and family coordination.

Immediate Response

Critical first steps and urgent notifications in the hours following a loss.

4 guides

Service Planning

Funeral services, celebrations of life, and memorial ceremonies.

8 guides

Estate & Affairs

Legal matters, financial affairs, and personal belongings management.

6 guides

Long-term Support

Grief support, remembrance projects, and ongoing family care.

4 guides
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Written by Professionals

Grief counselors, funeral directors, and memorial experts with decades of real-world experience.

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