Planning Without Family Support

This guide walks through how to make funeral and memorial decisions without relying on family. It covers choosing services, documenting wishes, naming decision-makers, and creating a clear plan that stands on its own—so nothing is left uncertain.

Designed for people who are no-contact or low-contact with relatives, this guide explains how to protect boundaries while still planning responsibly. It includes legal considerations, written directives, and how to ensure your wishes are respected even if family members disagree.

A practical guide focused on advance directives, healthcare proxies, and written instructions when there is no trusted family member to appoint. It explains alternatives such as attorneys, professional fiduciaries, and clear documentation.

This guide answers one of the most common and stressful questions. It explains default decision rules, how to prevent unwanted control by distant relatives, and how to legally assign authority so your wishes—not family dynamics—guide the process.

This guide focuses on logistics—choosing services, handling paperwork, arranging programs, and coordinating vendors on your own. It’s especially helpful for individuals who want simplicity, privacy, or minimal involvement from relatives.

A softer but essential guide that addresses the emotional reality of planning alone. It includes coping strategies, grounding techniques, how to avoid guilt or second-guessing, and ways to create meaning and closure without family participation.