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How-To Jun 23, 2026 12 min read

How to Write a Eulogy: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Examples and Templates)

A eulogy is a 3–5 minute spoken tribute (~500–1,000 words). With public speaking feared by ~25% of adults (Chapman University), this guide gives a 5-part structure, a full example, delivery tips, and a fill-in template.

How-To Jun 23, 2026 14 min read

How to Write Your Own Obituary: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Examples)

Only ~21% of Americans share funeral wishes with family (NFDA, 2023). Learn the 7 essential elements of an obituary, see 3 real examples, avoid identity-theft mistakes, and discover where to store your draft.

How-To Apr 04, 2026 14 min read

How to Choose a Digital Executor for Your Online Accounts

The average person has 168 online accounts, and 2.5M deceased identities are stolen yearly. Learn how to choose a digital executor and protect your digital legacy.

How-To Apr 02, 2026 11 min read

How to Write an Ethical Will (Legacy Letter): A Step-by-Step Guide

A 3,000-year-old tradition backed by modern research — 78% of bereaved families say legacy documents help during grief. Learn the 6-step process to write your own ethical will.

How-To Apr 01, 2026 12 min read

How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About End-of-Life Wishes

92% of Americans say end-of-life talks matter, but only 32% have had one. Learn step-by-step how to discuss medical wishes, advance directives, and personal legacy messages with aging parents.

How-To Mar 30, 2026 14 min read

How to Cancel Subscriptions and Close Accounts After Someone Dies

Americans spend $91/month on subscriptions and 2.5M deceased people face identity theft yearly. Complete category-by-category checklist for canceling Netflix, banks, utilities, and more after a death.

How-To Mar 19, 2026 13 min read

How to Create a Memory Box for Your Children

1 in 12 U.S. children lose a parent by age 18, and 98.6% of bereaved mothers keep transitional objects. Learn how to build a memory box combining physical keepsakes with digital messages for lasting comfort.

How-To Mar 17, 2026 13 min read

10 Writing Prompts for Your Afterlife Message

Blank-page paralysis is the #1 barrier to recording an afterlife message. These 10 research-backed prompts — rooted in Dignity Therapy and Byock's four essential phrases — help you say what matters most.

How-To Mar 13, 2026 14 min read

What to Include in Your "If Something Happens to Me" File

Only 24% of Americans have a will and probate averages 20 months. This complete guide covers every section of an emergency binder — legal, financial, digital, medical, and personal — with a printable checklist.

How-To Mar 11, 2026 14 min read

What to Include in a Letter to Your Spouse or Partner

Widowed spouses face a 66% higher mortality risk in the first 90 days. Men who skip end-of-life conversations have 4.3x the guilt risk. This guide covers seven essential areas to include in a letter to your partner — from gratitude and shared memories to forgiveness and permission to move forward.