A guide to your life after their death.
Between 2020 and 2023, I lost both my parents. I had no idea what to do. How much does a funeral cost? Am I supposed to bring this will somewhere? Do I have to pay estate taxes? Wading through the legal and financial aftermath was a nightmare.
I created My Parents Are Dead: What Now? to help other people in my position. I can’t make things easy—losing a loved one is never easy—but I can at least put all the information and resources you need in one place. Plus skeletons for good measure.
The basics
Everything you need to know, from getting rid of a body to the esoteric mysteries of estate law and probate court. Not to mention selling a house. > read more
Can’t find the right information for your state? Whether it’s an advance healthcare directive, help with funeral costs, or a grief therapist, I found it for you. > read more
I’m creating a space on Discord for the dead parents crew & friends. Featuring weekly office hours, a memento mori channel, and then some. > read more
Products and services
When you’re grieving, the last thing you want to do is write an obituary or eulogy. Let me help. > learn more
Please let me speak at your book club, event, or business so I can stop talking about death at parties. > learn more
From building a better bereavement leave to convincing millennials to buy coffins, I’m your gal. > learn more
Upcoming events
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![White and green text on a dark gray background advertises a workshop where you can write your own obituary happening in Louisville on July 17.]()
Write your own obituary!
July 17 | 6-8PM | MaybeItsFate
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![White and green typewriter text on a black background advertises a death salon on July 24 at the Louisville Free Public Library that will discuss active dying]()
Due Date: A Library Death Salon
July 24 | 7-8PM | Louisville Free Public Library
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![Green and white typewriter text on a black background advertises a death salon at the Louisville Free Public Library on August 21 about donating your body to science]()
Due Date: A Library Death Salon
August 21 | 7-8PM | Louisville Free Public Library
