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Gentle, death-literate guides for the practical steps and the hard feelings alike.

Checklists

The first 7 days after a death

A gentle, ordered checklist of what truly has to happen — and what can wait.

For everyone
Guides

Talking to children about a death

Age-by-age guidance for honest, comforting conversations.

Settling a partner's affairs, gently

The practical side after losing a spouse — accounts, benefits, and pacing yourself.

After pregnancy or infant loss

Compassionate support, physical recovery, and finding your community.

Grieving a beloved pet

Why pet loss is real grief, marking the goodbye, and finding people who understand.

Getting through the hard dates

Birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries — gentle ways to plan ahead so the day doesn't blindside you.

For everyone
Articles

Why grief comes in waves

Understanding the non-linear shape of grief so it feels less frightening.

For everyone

When loss comes with no warning

Coping with the shock and trauma specific to sudden loss.

The grief that gets overlooked: losing a sibling

Naming the unique weight of sibling loss, and giving yourself room to feel it.

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