Vigils Watch
Short videos for grieving families.
Practical walk-throughs, 5 to 10 minutes each. No music swells, no sales pitch.
Moment of Need
What to do in the first 24 hours after someone dies
Moment of Need
Handling the first 48 hours of loss
Practical Guides
Navigating the First Few Days After a Loss
What to do in the first 24–72 hours after someone passes. From notifying family to choosing a funeral home — practical steps, gently laid out.
How to Write an Obituary: A Step-by-Step Guide
Writing an obituary is one of the hardest tasks after a loss. This guide walks you through what to include, how to structure it, and how to honor a full life in a few hundred words.
How to Choose a Funeral Home
What to look for, what questions to ask, and how to avoid common pitfalls — a calm guide to one of the first decisions families face.
Burial vs. Cremation: How to Make the Decision
A thoughtful look at both options — costs, religious considerations, environmental impact, and how to make the choice as a family.
Death Certificates: How Many You Need and How to Get Them
Most families underestimate how many certified copies they need. A clear breakdown of what death certificates are used for and how to obtain them.
Religious Traditions
Catholic Funeral Planning: Rituals, Timeline & Checklist
A complete guide to the Catholic funeral rites — the vigil, the Funeral Mass, the Rite of Committal — and the practical steps families need to coordinate.
Jewish Funeral Planning: Traditions, Timeline & What to Know
Jewish law moves quickly after death. This guide covers tahara, the chevra kadisha, shiva, and everything else families need to understand and coordinate.
Muslim Funeral Planning: Islamic Burial Traditions
Islamic tradition calls for burial within 24 hours. A respectful guide to ghusl, the janazah prayer, and coordinating an Islamic funeral in the United States.
Planning a Non-Religious Funeral or Memorial Service
A celebration of life, a graveside gathering, a private family ceremony — what a secular service can look like and how to make it meaningful.
Grief Support
How to Talk to Children About Death
Age-appropriate language, honest answers, and how to help kids feel included without burdening them. Guidance from child grief specialists.
How to Support a Grieving Family (When You Don’t Know What to Say)
Most people want to help but freeze. Practical, specific ways to show up for a family in the days and weeks after a loss.