Resources
After the obituary — trusted next steps.
A small directory of official, plain-language resources for families navigating the practical side of loss.
Funeral traditions around the world
Local requirements, family traditions and a gentle place to begin—26 country and community guides.
Find your country guideCare for the one carrying the weight
Practical next steps, space for grief, and Scripture for those who find comfort in faith.
Only children
The weight of being the only child: honoring your parents’ wishes
Being the only child can mean carrying the calls, the decisions and the grief. A loving plan can honor your parents without asking you to carry everything alone.
Read the guidePlanning your future
Planning for your own death: who will be there for you?
You deserve care whether or not you have children, a partner or nearby relatives. Start with willing people, clear wishes and one gentle next step.
Read the guideFamily managers
For the family manager who is always the one everyone calls
If you keep the calendar, make the calls and hold everyone together, you deserve support too. A gentle guide to sharing the load without losing the love.
Read the guideChild loss · step-by-step guide
Planning a funeral for your child, when they were supposed to outlive you
There are no words that make this right. Whether your child was a baby, a teenager or an adult, you can take these decisions one at a time, with someone beside you.
Read the guideWriting a tribute
How to write a eulogy: a gentle step-by-step guide
Gather memories, structure a personal tribute and prepare to speak, with a simple eulogy outline and example opening. You do not need perfect words to honor someone you love.
Read the guideWriting a tribute
How to write a funeral announcement: steps, wording and examples
A short, clear guide to announcing a death and sharing service details: what to include, simple wording you can adapt and how to share it with family and community.
Read the guidePlanning the service
Memorial content planning: readings, music, tributes and the order of service
A calm checklist for choosing who speaks, which readings and songs to include, what goes in the printed program and how the obituary, eulogy and photos fit together.
Read the guideHeavenly Farewells
The Signature Farewell Program Collection
A curated PDF of order-of-service templates, elevated section names, headlines, and back-of-program layouts — to help you create a service worthy of the life it honors.
- Traditional & non-traditional order of service
- Elevated section names and headline ideas
- 6 back-of-program layouts you can adapt
Death Reporting & Benefits
Veterans & Military
Funeral Consumer Rights
These links go to official organizations and are provided as guidance only. Obituary Suite does not provide legal, medical, or financial advice.