A few hours after my mom died, the first thought that went through my mind was, "What am I supposed to do? And what am I missing?"
My father had died two years earlier, and suddenly my sister and I were responsible for everything: funeral arrangements, paperwork, finances, property, accounts, and countless decisions that needed attention while we were still grieving.
I wished someone would simply hand me a checklist.
This is the book I wish I had.
What to Do When a Loved One Dies is a practical, compassionate guide designed to help you navigate the days, weeks, and months following a death. Organized by timeframe, it walks you through important tasks so you can focus less on worrying about what you've forgotten and more on caring for yourself and your family.
Inside you'll find:
- Step-by-step checklists organized by timeline
- Guidance on handling immediate responsibilities after a death
- Help managing financial, legal, and administrative tasks
- Suggestions for caring for yourself while grieving
- A simple, easy-to-reference format during an overwhelming season
Grief is messy. While no book can organize your grief, this guide can help you manage the many practical responsibilities that come with loss.
Think of it as a gentle hand helping you move forward one step at a time, with greater confidence and peace of mind.
About the Author :
Angela Caragan is an author, consultant, and experience strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations and individuals navigate complex challenges with clarity and confidence. Throughout her career, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and churches, specializing in experience strategy, process improvement, organizational leadership, and communication. Her work is driven by a passion for helping people find practical solutions that make life easier and more meaningful. After experiencing the loss of both of her parents within a short period of time, Angela recognized the need for clear, compassionate guidance for families navigating the many responsibilities that follow a death. That experience inspired her first book, What to Do When a Loved One Dies. Angela lives in Northern California with her husband and son. Learn more at www.angelacaragan.com.
Review :
Very PRACTICAL Guide for My Therapy Clients - Karissa J King
There's a lot out there on "how to grieve", but nothing for the practical side of things... until this book came out. It addresses what to do immediately, within 10 days, within 30 days, within 6 months, etc. It helps grieving people with a task guide when their emotions are all over the place. Buy a few to have on hand and then you can gift it immediately upon finding out about someone's death. I've done that in my therapy practice and it's been such a resource for my clients.
Helpful on many levels - S. Zoom
Buying this book was a great way to be able to take physical action to support my friend whose husband passed unexpectedly. Not only did I get this book for her and her family but the downloadable sheet of tips (to use while waiting for the book to arrive) helped me realize other ways I could support my friend. The book is even more thorough and helpful.
