Last Writes: A Blog About Death and Grief
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“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.
Grief touches 3.4m people each year. Let’s talk about it.
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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 complicated: w…
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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.
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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What is a Death Mask? Ever wonder what a death mask is and why they were used back in the day?
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Cemetery vs Graveyard - Do you know the difference? Cemetery vs a Graveyard- do you know the difference?
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Meet the Mortals Behind Good Grief Meet the Founders of Good Grief | A startup alleviating the bureaucratic burden in death.
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The Funeral Rule: Your Right to Funeral Pricing Info The Funeral Rule: Your Right to Funeral Pricing Info
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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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5 Death Superstitions That Still Haunt Us Friday the 13th- Death Superstitions from Around the World (and What They Mean)
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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. Make t…
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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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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 th…
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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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The Fascinating History of Embalming in the US Fascinating history of embalming in the US
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Why Have a Will? 60 percent of U.S. adults living with children have not created a Will.
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Introducing Good Grief Introducing Good Grief: A Modern Guide to Navigating the Admin after someone Dies
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