“Last Writes” is Good Grief’s blog dedicated to navigating death, grief, and everything in between. Candid conversations, practical advice, and reflections to help people face loss with a little more clarity and a little less fear.
Cremation isn’t one-size-fits-all. This guide breaks down the different types of cremation—on-site, off-site, witness cremation, and water cremation—so families understand what their options...
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Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Shipping Human Remains Shipping a body isn’t something families are prepared for—yet it happens more often than you think. This guide breaks down how human remains are transported by plane, the legal requirements, who...
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What We Learned About Flying with Cremated Remains Traveling with cremated remains can feel overwhelming, especially at the airport. This guide explains TSA rules, approved containers, carry-on tips, and what to expect—so you can focus on honoring...
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Did You Know You Could Be Buried at Sea? Burial at sea isn’t just a myth or a Viking fantasy—it’s a real, legal option in the U.S. This guide explains how sea burials work today, the EPA rules involved, state-by-state challenges, typical...
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Why Estate Planning Matters Even More for LGBTQ+ Families For LGBTQ+ families, dying without a will can mean the wrong people inherit and the right ones are left out. This guide explains how intestacy laws work, why chosen family isn’t protected, and how...
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What Happens If You Die Without a Will? State Intestacy Laws Explained Dying without a will means your state gets to decide who inherits your stuff — not you. This guide breaks down how intestacy laws work, who inherits first, what property is affected, and why...
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What Makes a Will Invalid? A will isn’t valid just because you wrote it down. From missing signatures and wrong witnesses to vague wording and DIY errors, these mistakes can make your will unenforceable. Here are 7 common...
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Wills vs Revocable “Living” Trusts Should you choose a will or a revocable trust? This quick guide compares time, cost, flexibility, privacy, and tax benefits to help you understand which option may be the best fit for your needs.
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How Often Should You Update Your Will Learn how often to update your will and why it matters. Discover key life events that should trigger a review—and how to do it right.
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The Free (or Cheapest) Ways to Get a Legal Will End-of-life planning shouldn’t cost a fortune. We’ve compiled some of the most affordable ways to create a legal will. If you’ve been putting it off because you think it’s expensive or...
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Legacy Planning Week 4: Final Wishes? What are your final wishes? Let’s get you a legacy plan.
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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....
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Legacy Planning Week 2: What Are You Leaving Behind? What Are You Leaving Behind? Let’s get you a legacy plan.
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Legacy Planning Week 1: Who Are You Doing This For? Who are you doing your legacy plan for?
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A Guide to Legacy Planning for the Digital Age Your browser history, bank logins, and email passwords shouldn’t die with you. Here’s how to share them the smart, secure way.
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