Utah Farewell Guide

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Introduction

Book resource · Pages 3

A Note Before You Begin

Before

Chapter 1 · Pages 4–7

Having the Conversation

Chapter 2 · Pages 8–11

Pre-Planning a Funeral

Chapter 3 · Pages 12–16

Getting the Paperwork in Order

Chapter 4 · Pages 17–20

When the End Is Near

During

Chapter 5 · Pages 21–24

The First 24 to 48 Hours

Chapter 6 · Pages 25–28

Planning the Service

Chapter 7 · Pages 29–32

Understanding Funeral Costs

Chapter 8 · Pages 33–36

Caring for Yourself and Your Family During the Funeral

After

Chapter 9 · Pages 37–40

The First Week Checklist

Chapter 10 · Pages 41–45

Settling the Estate

Chapter 11 · Pages 46–49

Closing Accounts and Loose Ends

Chapter 12 · Pages 50–52

Grief and Healing

Chapter 13 · Pages 53–55

Learning From the Experience

Appendix

Book resource · Pages 56–58

Master Checklists

Book resource · Pages 59

“Where Everything Is” Worksheet

Book resource · Pages 60–62

Glossary

Book resource · Pages 63