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Good Grief
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We help people (and companies) deal with the aftermath of death - from timing considerations, to post mortem logistics, to legacy planning, all without the fluff.

Visit us at https://www.goodgriefrelief.co/
Conversations about death are already hard. Conversations about death rights? Even harder.

During our chat with Andrew Sykes, we talk about why this topic is still so taboo in the U.S. and why honest dialogue matters more than ever.

Catch the full episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg6P...
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Most people avoid death planning not from ignorance, but from fear.

Andrew Sykes explains how that fear leads to “irresponsible dying” — and why talking about it can actually be clarifying and even bonding.

Want to know more? Catch the full episode: youtu.be/Pg6PBwITOK8

#GoodGrief #DeathPlanning
December 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We created Plotting the Podcast to make talking about death feel a little easier.
In our first episode, Andrew Sykes reminds us: The story we tell about death shapes how we live. Shift the story, and everything shifts with it.

Full episode: youtu.be/Pg6PBwITOK8

#GoodGrief #LegacyPlanning #Grief
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
them: "my executor knows they’re my executor.

us:

Most people pick an executor in their will, but forget the tiny detail of telling them.

If you’ve had that conversation — we salute you. If you’re not there yet — we made a guide: www.goodgriefrelief.co/blog/executo...

#GoodGrief #EstatePlanning
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Funeral homes are using fax machines, while families are expecting livestream links.

Recently, we attended the #FutureOfDeathCare Summit, and the gap between what families expect and what the industry delivers has never been clearer.

Read our full recap → www.goodgriefrelief.co/blog/the-fut...
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This Week in Death:

💻 Swedish Death Cleaning goes digital.
🏡 A new funeral home in North Carolina looks nothing like one.
⚖️ A green cemetery in Minnesota is headed to court.

Why does this matter? Because deathcare is evolving—and most people aren’t ready for the practical side of loss.

#GoodGrief
November 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This November, we’re talking about stuff.

We’re unpacking what we own, what we save, and what we’ll eventually leave behind — Because decluttering your life might just be the most underrated estate plan. 👀🧡

#GoodGrief #LegacyPlanning #EstatePlanning #GriefEducation #STUFFingMonth #Thanksgiving
November 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Día de los Muertos reminds us that remembrance can be joyful — and that talking more openly about death can unlock a deeper connection between those of us who are still here.

Here’s to remembering beautifully. 🌼

What are your thoughts on this?👇

#GoodGrief #DiaDeLosMuertos #DayOfTheDead
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Remember when this was the scariest thing on the internet?☠️

Now it’s forgetting your passwords, your will, and wondering who gets your dog. 🫠

So, if you’re old enough to remember this classic jump scare, we're here to remind you you’re old enough to plan your legacy. Happy #Halloween 👻

#GoodGrief
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Here’s our official ranking of estate planning mistakes, from least to most terrifying.

The takeaway? planning is only half the story. The real peace of mind comes when the people you love can actually use what you prepared.

#GoodGrief #EstateHorrorStories #Halloween #EstatePlanning #DeathTech
October 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
We're live from The #FutureOfDeathCare Summit in Chicago!

We're joining innovators reimagining how technology, empathy, and design can reshape the experience of loss.

Because the future of death care isn’t about death. It’s about what (and who) comes after. 💜

#GoodGrief #EstatePlanning #DeathTech
October 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Just another Saturday.

Groceries, existential dread, and a death care conference in Chicago. 💅

If you’re attending The Future of Death Care Summit, come say hi to Carrie & Emily!

See you there. 🖤

#GoodGrief #FutureOfDeathCare #EstatePlanningAwarenessWeek #DeathTech
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
When you die without a will, the state’s basically Oprah with your stuff. 💀

It’s #EstatePlanningAwareness Week—a good time to make sure someone other than the government decides who gets what.

Read all about it here: www.goodgriefrelief.co/blog/what-ha...

#GoodGrief #LegacyPlanning
October 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Most people want to talk about their end-of-life wishes, but very few actually do.

That gap leaves families guessing, often at the hardest moment of their lives.

We created a free guide to help close that gap. Download it here → www.goodgriefrelief.co/pdf-plan-you...

#EndOfLifePlanning #GoodGrief
October 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Gather ‘round the campfire, kids — I’ve got a terrifying tale for you... “The Unprepared Estate.” 🔥👻

This month, we’re summoning the real nightmares that happen when legacy meets chaos — and showing how a little planning (and a little tech) can keep the demons at bay. 🖤

#GoodGrief #EstateHorror
October 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today’s World Mental Health Day.

As a team that spends most of our time talking about loss, logistics, and legacy, we wanted to share photos that bring us peace.

What about you—what brings you peace of mind? 🖤

#WorldMentalHealthDay #GoodGrief #GriefCare #MentalHealthAwareness
October 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
AI is changing estate planning.

NJ just legalized human composting.

Cremation isn’t as green as you think.

Deathcare is evolving—and so are the tools we need to face it.
We’re building them at Good Grief.

#DeathNews #EstatePlanning #GoodGrief
September 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Funeral = 1 day.

Paperwork = months.

We broke down the 9 tasks most families face after a death—things no one warns you about.

👉 www.goodgriefrelief.co/blog/post-de...

#GoodGrief #PostDeathAdmin
September 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This Week in Death:

💸 NJ ranks among the most expensive states to die

🌿 Green burials grow—but outdated laws cause confusion

🤖 AI avatars now let people “talk” to the dead

Why it matters:
Because deathcare is evolving—and Good Grief is building the tools to handle it.

#DeathNews #GriefTech
September 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
They say the only guarantees in life are death and taxes.

Turns out, they’re connected.

Final returns, estate taxes, probate—logistics most families never see coming.

Read the blog
👉 www.goodgriefrelief.co/blog/all-tha...

Because planning isn’t just about wills

#GoodGrief #LegacyPlanning #Taxes
September 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This Week in Death:

📚 A Brooklyn #cemetery helps people talk about death, grief & what comes next.
📲 New #tech expands digital legacy control.
💬 NH hospice opens group for all kinds of loss.

Why it matters: #Deathcare is evolving—and Good Grief builds tools to bring clarity.

#GoodGrief #News
September 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This Week in Death:

🌊 You can turn ashes into reefs.
📲 AI is transforming #HospiceCare.
💻 Do you have a plan for your digital accounts after you're gone?

Deathcare is evolving—and so is your legacy. We’re building tools to help you plan, now and later.

#GoodGrief #DigitalLegacy #DeathCare #News
September 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
#Probate isn’t just paperwork.

It’s what stands between your family and access to your assets after you’re gone.

We pulled together the most common probate FAQs—so you know what to expect, and how to plan ahead.

👉 www.goodgriefrelief.co/blog/probate...

#EstatePlanning #LegacyPlanning #GoodGrief
September 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
This Week in Death:

🧾 Most Americans know a will is important—but less than a third have one.
🏛️ L.A.’s new 5-story mausoleum shows burial space is tight.
📈 #DeathCare is a $40B market—and growing.

Why it matters: #GoodGrief is building tools to help you navigate this end-of-life chaos.

#News
September 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Grief isn’t just emotional. It’s brutally administrative.
Forgotten passwords, mystery bills, hours on hold…

On #NationalGriefAwarenessDay, tell us:

🗂️ What did you have to deal with after someone died… that no one warned you about?

It might help the next person feel a little less blindsided.
August 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM