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.
All That's Guaranteed: Death and Taxes
Handling taxes after death can feel overwhelming. This guide explains who’s responsible, which forms are required, and how to make sure final returns are filed correctly for a loved one’s estate.
Simple Ways to Avoid Probate
Here are some of the best ways to avoid probate. Try these 4 easy estate planning moves. Learn how POD/TOD accounts, TOD deeds, and living trusts can save your family time and money.
Death Goes Green - A Visit with Earth
Let’s talk about green burial options and learn more about a growing option with the company Earth.
Curious About Death Tourism?
Ever wandered through a cemetery on vacation? You’re not alone. From Paris’ catacombs to mushroom-shaped cremation towers in Thailand, death tourism is on the rise. Whether it’s curiosity, reverence, or just really good architecture, more people are seeking out sites that explore how we remember the dead—and what it says about how we live.
Cemetery vs Graveyard - Do you know the difference?
Cemetery vs a Graveyard- do you know the difference?
The Funeral Rule: Your Right to Funeral Pricing Info
The Funeral Rule: Your Right to Funeral Pricing Info
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.
History of the Death Certificate
The History of the Death Certificate: How We Started Recording the End