Helpful Information & Support
We've compiled resources to help you during this difficult time. Whether you're planning a service or coping with loss, we're here to help.
When Someone Dies
A guide to the first steps you should take when a loved one passes away.
- Contact a funeral home - we're available 24/7
- Gather important documents (ID, insurance policies)
- Notify immediate family and close friends
- Begin making funeral arrangements
- Consider pre-planning for yourself
Eulogy Tips
Guidance for writing and delivering a meaningful eulogy for your loved one.
- Gather stories and memories from family and friends
- Focus on what made your loved one unique
- Include specific anecdotes and examples
- Keep it personal and authentic
- Practice reading it aloud beforehand
- It's okay to show emotion
Grief & Healing
Resources and articles to help you navigate the grieving process.
Helping a Friend in Grief
A friend has experienced the death of someone loved. You want to help, but you are not sure how to go about it...
Love and Grief
Love is a sacred partnership of communion with another human being. You take each other in, and even when you are apart, you are together...
Understanding the Grieving Process
Grief is a natural response to loss. Understanding its stages can help you navigate this difficult journey...
Planning Resources
Helpful documents and checklists for funeral planning.
- Funeral planning checklist
- Questions to ask when arranging a funeral
- Understanding your options (burial vs. cremation)
- What to bring to the arrangement conference
- How to write an obituary