Last Writes: A Blog About Death and Grief

"Last Writes" is Good Grief’s blog dedicated to navigating death, grief, and everything in between — offering candid conversations, practical advice, and reflections to help people face loss with a little more clarity and a little less fear.

The US grieves 2.4m people each year. Let’s talk about it.

Emily Kyle Emily Kyle

Build Your Estate with 4 Easy To-Do’s

Need to make an estate plan but don’t know where to start? This quick, no-fluff guide walks you through the essential steps to protect your assets, loved ones, and legacy—fast.

We’ve stripped out the legal jargon and removed all the fluff that usually makes estate planning feel like a chore. This guide is as approachable and straightforward as it gets—designed to help you get it done, not get overwhelmed.

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Emily Kyle Emily Kyle

Legacy Planning Week 3: Where Is Everything Important?

Imagine someone has to step in for you tomorrow. Would they know where to start?

This week is about logistics. Think about where your important documents, contacts, and account passwords live. Make them findable (but still secure).

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Carrie Costa Carrie Costa

Dead Wrong: A Quiz (and Answers) about Death

What do you know about the administration after death? Probably not much, and probably even less than you think! In our death-phobic society that’s no surprise. It’s not something most people give the time and attention it should have. Take our quiz to see if you can correctly answer questions about some common details for things you (or someone) has to do after someone dies.

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Carrie Costa Carrie Costa

Postmortem Most Important

What do you actually do when someone dies?
It’s a question no one wants to think about—until it happens. And then, you’re suddenly in the deep end with no manual.

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