Free planning guides

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Planning your own farewell? Start on the Plan Ahead shelf.

Planning for someone you love? Start on the Celebrate a Life shelf.

Celebrate a life

For a celebration of life, memorial, or repast.

Guest List

Everyone who should be there, with RSVP, headcount, and who calls whom.

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Music Playlist

Songs by moment, who presses play, and sixty song ideas.

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Food Plan

What to serve, how much, and a potluck signup.

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Beverage Plan

What to pour, how much, and a card for their drink.

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Themes and Colors

Eight questions, twenty themes, twelve palettes.

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Poems

Thirteen poems ready to print, and how to write your own.

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Bible Verses

Thirty-nine passages in full, grouped by need.

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Obituary Template

The facts, the story, three lengths, and an example.

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Plan ahead

For your own wishes, your accounts, and your will.

Account and Password Manager

Every account your family will need. No passwords stored.

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Last Will Template

A plain-English will for a simple estate, with instructions.

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Living Will and Health Care Agent

Your medical wishes, and the person who speaks for you.

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State Requirements Guide

Signing rules for wills and living wills, all 50 states.

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A note on the legal guides

The will and living will templates are general templates, not legal advice. Laws differ by state. Have an attorney review before signing. See the resource disclaimer.

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