Helpful Tips on Death

At the funeral home (if not pre-chosen):

• Burial vs. cremation (confirm disposition and any religious/family preferences)
• Casket options and required in-ground vault/liner
• Memorial card & guestbook style
• Obituary (newspaper optional) and info for the online memorial space
• Visitation times, reception place/time, and burial service time
• Life insurance details for assignment/payment coordination
• Extras: song list, photo slideshows, printed boards

Tip: Keep a simple folder (paper or digital) for notes, receipts, and who you spoke with. It helps later during paperwork and probate.

• Obtain multiple certified death certificates (banks, DMV, insurance, etc.).
• Create a binder or shared drive with tabs for each account/bill.
• Prioritize immediate bills (mortgage, utilities, insurance) to protect the estate.
• Document every action (dates, amounts, confirmations) — vital for probate.
• Expect this to take time. Don’t rush; accuracy beats speed.

Need help? Email support@aeternalegacy.com — we can share simple checklists.

• Photograph rooms before moving items; it preserves context and memories.
• Plan family sorting days focused on stories, not arguments; set clear ground rules.
• Decide what to keep, gift, donate, or sell — sentiment matters as much as value.
• You’re not erasing a life; you’re caring for what remains.

• Choose what reflects them best — music, readings, colors, photos.
• Invite relatives to share stories; record or transcribe for the memorial page.
• Use an online memorial to host Bio, Eulogy, Memories, Condolences, and Service details.
• Print a small card/sign with a QR code linking to the page for guests.

Compare options on our Pricing page or contact us for help setting it up.

• Gather logins where possible; consider memorializing social accounts instead of deleting.
• Download and back up photos/videos to multiple locations or cloud drives.
• Store important documents in a secure, shared folder for the family and executor.

• Close bank accounts after funds are transferred as required; keep statements.
• File final tax returns (and estate returns if needed); keep receipts and forms together.
• For property, get multiple valuations; avoid pressure sales.
• Ask the funeral home about life insurance assignments for expenses.

This is practical guidance, not legal advice. For specifics, consult a probate attorney.

• Expect fatigue and “brain fog.” Give yourself permission to move slowly.
• Let people help with meals, calls, or rides — accept support.
• Journaling or writing a memorial letter can be healing.
• Anniversaries and holidays may hit hard — plan small rituals that feel right.

• Emotional: counselor, clergy, or grief group.
• Legal: probate attorney for wills, estates, and transfers.
• Practical: friends/family for sorting days, transport, cleaning.

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