What to Do When Someone Dies Abroad
What to do when someone dies abroad: who to call at the U.S. embassy, what a Consular Report of Death Abroad is, and what it really costs to bring them home.
September 25, 2026
16 min
Funeral Planning
Funeral Planning
Practical guides for planning a funeral or memorial service, with logistics, checklists, costs, and etiquette to help you through each decision.
6 guides
What to Do When You Are the One Who Finds Them
What to do when you are the one who finds them: whether to touch the body, what to tell 911, why the police come, and where to find help for what you saw.
September 21, 2026
15 min
Funeral Planning
What Happens to the Body Between Death and the Funeral
What happens to the body between death and the funeral: who moves your loved one, how long refrigeration lasts, and when you can visit them privately.
September 15, 2026
14 min
Funeral Planning
Who to Call First When Someone Dies, and in What Order
Who to call first when someone dies, and in what order: 911 or hospice, who pronounces the death, when to call the funeral home, and which family first.
August 24, 2026
15 min
Funeral Planning
What to Do When Someone Dies at Home
What to do when someone dies at home: whether to call 911 or hospice, what police do, who pronounces the death, and how long they can stay at home with you.
August 18, 2026
15 min
Funeral Planning
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Death
What to do in the first 24 hours after a death: who to call first, when the funeral home arrives, and which decisions can safely wait until the next morning.
August 12, 2026
14 min
Funeral Planning