Honoring Life & Facing Loss: Resources for Every Step of the End-of-Life Journey

Episode 1 — Why Don’t We Talk About Death?

Episode 3 — What Makes a Good Death?

Episode 2 — What Happens When We Don’t Talk About Death

Veterans' Burial Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore our comprehensive guide to Veterans' Burial Benefits and learn how the U.S. government honors the service of veterans with funeral and burial supports. This guide covers eligibility, VA burial allowances, military honors, and more, providing essential information to help alleviate the financial and emotional burdens of planning a veteran's funeral.

Ten Most Popular Stories of 2025

Discover the top ten Altogether articles readers loved most in 2025. From guidance on coping with loss to practical planning tips, these stories brought comfort, clarity, and connection.

12 Grief Support Tips: Finding Strength Through Every Season

Discover practical grief support tips for every month of the year, and download your free calendar.

Ultimate Funeral, Reception & Wake Planning Guide

Discover creative and meaningful funeral, wake, and reception ideas to honor your loved one. From unique venues to themed memorials, plan a personal and heartfelt goodbye.

How to Plan a Funeral

Learn how to plan a funeral with clear steps, helpful tips, and support from funeral professionals. This guide simplifies the process from making the first call to arranging services.

Guide to Funeral Etiquette: 12 Essentials

Funerals are solemn occasions that require proper etiquette and behaviors that honor the event's significance. Here are 12 essential tips to help you be a thoughtful friend and attendee.

Funds for Farewell: 7 DIY Steps to Funding a Meaningful Funeral

With traditional funerals at a median price tag of about $8,000, many families scramble when there is a death, especially an unexpected one, to pay for their care.

Cheers and Tears: What to Expect at an Irish Wake

Wakes are an enduring tradition in Ireland and for families of Irish heritage everywhere. They last one to three days before the funeral, depending on how well-known and beloved the individual is. If you’ve never experienced the vitality and emotion of an Irish wake, here are a few things you should know.