Grief support and aftercare resources.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Grief support, crisis resources, and community programs for those affected by suicide loss.

GriefShare

Nationwide network of grief recovery support groups. Search for a group near you.

National Alliance for Grieving Children

Resources for children and teens experiencing loss, plus a provider directory.

The Dougy Center

National grief center providing support for children, teens, young adults, and families.

National Widows Organization

Support, resources, and community for those who have lost a spouse.

Social Security Administration

Report a death, stop benefit payments, and apply for the lump-sum death payment ($255).

IRS: Deceased Taxpayers

File final tax returns, handle refunds, and understand estate tax obligations.

US Postal Service: Mail Forwarding

Redirect mail from a deceased person's address to the executor.

Veterans Affairs: Death Benefits

VA burial allowances, dependency and indemnity compensation, and survivor benefits.

Medicare: Report a Death

Notify Medicare of a beneficiary's passing and understand coverage end dates.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

Nonprofit financial counseling for executors managing estate debt and creditors.

CFPB Executor's Checklist

Step-by-step financial guide for handling a loved one's accounts and debts.

AnnualCreditReport.com

Pull the deceased's credit report to identify open accounts and potential fraud.

Social Security: Survivor Benefits

Apply for monthly survivor benefits for a spouse, children, or dependents.

Deceased Do Not Contact Registry

Register your loved one's name to reduce unwanted marketing mail.

Facebook: Memorialization Request

Memorialize or remove a deceased person's Facebook account.

Google: Inactive Account Manager

Request removal or data access for a deceased person's Google account.