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Funeral Planning

What to Do When a Spouse Dies: A Practical Step-by-Step Checklist

A complete checklist of what to do when a spouse dies, organized by timeline — from the first 24 hours through finances, legal tasks, and long-term planning.

The Complete Funeral Planning Checklist: Everything You Need to Know

A step-by-step funeral planning checklist that walks you through the first 24 hours, choosing a service type, understanding costs, gathering paperwork, and handling post-funeral responsibilities.

February 25, 2026

30 min