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Compare & Choose Mar 27, 2026 14 min read

AI Deadbots vs. Real Afterlife Messages: Why Authentic Words Matter More

The digital afterlife industry may reach $80 billion, but Cambridge researchers warn AI deadbots risk "digital haunting" and prolonged grief. Learn why authentic afterlife messages outperform AI simulations.

Guide Mar 26, 2026 14 min read

How to Plan Your Own Memorial Service

Only 32% of Americans have a will — even fewer have memorial plans. Learn how to choose format, music, readings, and budget (median $8,300) to reduce family burden by up to 70%.

Stories & Meaning Mar 25, 2026 15 min read

Afterlife Messages in Different Cultures: A Global Perspective

47% of Americans regret not preserving conversations with the deceased. Explore how 10 cultures — from Egypt's 4,000-year-old letters to Japan's Obon and Mexico's Día de los Muertos — send messages across death.

Guide Mar 24, 2026 14 min read

What Happens to Your Cryptocurrency When You Die?

An estimated 20% of all Bitcoin — up to 3.7 million BTC — is permanently lost, and only 17% of crypto holders have inheritance plans. Complete guide to protecting your crypto assets for your heirs.

Stories & Meaning Mar 23, 2026 14 min read

Why Gen Z Is Rethinking Death and Digital Legacy

Gen Z is 4x more likely than Boomers to plan ahead, yet only 15% have a will. How social media, COVID-19, and climate anxiety are reshaping how the youngest adults think about death, legacy, and digital afterlife.

Stories & Meaning Mar 22, 2026 14 min read

How to Help a Grieving Friend: What to Say (and What Not to Say)

67% of grieving Americans rely on friends, not professionals, for support. Research-backed guide to what to say, what to avoid, and how to show up long after the funeral.

Guide Mar 21, 2026 14 min read

End-of-Life Planning for Single Parents: A Complete Guide

59% of single mothers lack adequate life insurance and 60%+ of parents with minors have no will. This guide covers guardian designation, trusts, advance directives, and afterlife messages for single parents.

Compare & Choose Mar 20, 2026 13 min read

Digital vs. Physical: Which Legacy Format Lasts Longer?

Digital media lasts 3–50 years while archival paper survives centuries. Hard drives fail at 1.36% per year across 344,196 drives. A data-driven comparison of legacy formats with a hybrid preservation strategy.

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.

Stories & Meaning Mar 18, 2026 14 min read

How Grief Changes Over Time: What to Expect in the First Year

60% of bereaved people are naturally resilient, yet 7–10% develop prolonged grief disorder. Grief peaks at months 4–6 and raises mortality risk by 40%. A research-backed guide to the first year of loss.