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Resources

Resources

Guides and paperwork for the days around a death, and for planning ahead. Everything here is written in plain language, the way we would explain it across the table.

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Guide

Obituary guide

What goes into an obituary, piece by piece: the announcement, the life story, family, a photo, and the service details, plus a short example to lean on.

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Guide

Social Security benefits

What we file for you, the $255 payment, and the monthly survivor benefits many families never hear about, with how and when to apply.

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Forms

Forms

The cremation authorization, the release of cremated remains, the county checklists, and the veteran engraving request. Print them and fill them in at home.

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Support

Grief support

The Healing Place in Eau Claire offers free grief support and programs for anyone working through a loss. No referral needed.

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Reading

Grief literature

The books we recommend most after a death, including short daily readings and books for children and teens.

See the reading list →

Flowers

Flowers & florists

The local florists our families use, each with their own tile: logo, website, and phone. Order for a service and they deliver to us.

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For Visitors

Lodging

The area hotels that offer bereavement rates for families coming in from out of town.

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Plan Ahead

Planning guide

Thinking ahead, for yourself or a parent? The full planning guide lives on our preplanning page: read it there, download it, or have a copy mailed to you.

Plan ahead with us →

Can't find what you need?

Call us. If it has to do with a death, a service, or planning ahead, we will either answer it or find the person who can.

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