How to support Frances’s loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We’ll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy’s Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
The Five Stages of Grief
They’re not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Ways to honor Frances Wellspeak’s life and legacy
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.