If you’re reading this, one of your parents has died—or is about to.

Same here. Between 2020 and 2023, I lost both my parents. I waded through the legal and financial aftermath, figuring things out the hard way. No one should have to do it the hard way.

I created the stages of dead parents to walk you through the process in as close to chronological order as I could. Obviously, not everyone dies the same way, and my personal experience can’t encompass every single thing you’ll encounter. But I’ve done my research, and I’ve tried to be as broad as possible. I hope it helps.

The stages of dead parents

Are your parents not quite dead?

You don’t just need a to-do list. You need a to-die list. Plus, what’s hospice all about? > read more

It's the next morning, and that whole "my parents are dead" thing wasn't a dream.

Congratulations! You’re an executor now. Time to prepare yourself for paperwork. > read more

My parents are dead, and now I need a realtor

What to do when the closest you’ve ever come to home ownership is scrolling Zillow for fun. > read more

My parents have literally just died. Please help.

One of the (hopefully) few times you need to determine how to get rid of a body. > read more

My parents are dead, but I can't prove it.

You may be without death certificates, but you’re never without errands. > read more

My parents are dead, and I could use some extra resources.

Death is a lot, so I’ve compiled some general and state-by-state information. > read more

I'm back at home now, but my parents are still dead.

How to deal with people who want to bring you lasagna in the immediate aftermath. > read more

My parents are dead, and I have proof!

Death certificates in hand, you’re ready to battle bureaucracy—but watch for the fine print. > read more

My parents are dead, and I'm looking for community.

Looking for people to scream into the void with you? I’m building a Discord server for that. > read more