If a death was unexpected or unattended, call 911 or local authorities first. If you are struggling, call or text 988, and reach out to someone you trust.
DIY Hub Map (Do It Yourself)
THIS PAGEAll of FuneralReady at a glance, organized by topic.
Everything in FuneralReady on one page. Look for it yourself, or ask the AI Specialist where to find it.
Free help, one step at a time
THIS PAGECalm next steps now, help after the service, and a plan for later.
Choose where you are. Everything here is free to use and print.
Only what you need for the next few days — no prices to push, nothing to buy.
If a death was unexpected or unattended, call 911 or local authorities first. If you are struggling, call or text 988, and reach out to someone you trust.
Group Sessions — you don't have to sit with this alone
Small online sessions where families ask questions and hear from others who have been through it. Live, online, and free. Not counseling.
② After the Service
The offices and calls in the weeks after
Official sources only, and what to do when bill collectors call.
③ Plan Ahead
A gift to your family: fewer guesses, fewer hard decisions later.
Write down your wishes and the things you want remembered.
Online will partner — IN PRODUCTIONMemorial website partner — IN PRODUCTION
The biggest cost. Research only — we never take a commission from funeral homes.
⚱️ Caskets, Urns & Vaults
You can buy these anywhere — the funeral home must accept them without a fee.
🪦 Cemetery & Memorials
Cemetery costs are separate. Stand-alone cemeteries are not covered by the federal Funeral Rule, so ask for prices in writing.
💐 Flowers & Sympathy
For friends and family who want to help.
🖥️ Memorials Online
Share the news and gather memories.
📝 Plan Ahead
For your own plan — not for the first hard days.
Our promise
We never take referral fees from funeral homes or cremation providers, and nothing is sold on the Immediate Need screens. You have the right to see prices, choose only what you want, and buy a casket or urn anywhere. If you do not need to buy something, we will tell you.
THIS PAGESet up once, and FuneralReady keeps the tasks, calls, and wishes in order.
Organize the plans, compare providers, and hand everything off, all in one place.
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Set up once. FuneralReady keeps it in order.
Enter the name, the date, and who is helping, one time. Your family plan builds itself with dates and names, the dashboard shows what is done and what is next, and the status report keeps everyone on the same page.
