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After a Loss

What to Do When a Death Occurs

After losing a loved one, it is difficult to know what the first steps after passing should be. We clarify the process both locally and nationally.

Final Arrangement Checklist

Not sure what you will need to do for final arrangements? Consult our comprehensive check-list.

Paying for a Funeral

Are there financing options? Can you use a personal check? Find out everything you need to know about paying for funeral arrangements.

Financial Assistance for Arrangements

Visit this site, as you may be eligible for financial assistance toward a loved one’s funeral or cremation arrangements from the Phaneuf Family Foundation.

Social Security Benefits

Find out who may be eligible for social security death benefits.

Personal and Estate Settlement Services

There’s help for you when finalizing your loved one’s estate and protecting against identity theft.

Veterans Benefits

If you or your loved one served our country, you may qualify for certain financial and/or recognition benefits as a veteran.

Bereavement Resources

With the help of local Visiting Nurse Associations and hospice providers, we provide you with an extensive list of grief support and resources.

Memorial Service Checklist

Memorials require a great deal of planning; our checklist covers everything you will need to remember.

Helpful Forms

Review these important forms to find those which may be of help to you.

Death Certificates

Find out everything you need to know about ordering and using this important document

International Repatriation

If your loved one dies outside of their home country, we can help you through the process of shipping their remains back home, to countries all over the world.

Sending Acknowledgement

Review some examples of proper acknowledgements after funeral proceedings.

Unserviceable American Flag Drop-Off

We maintain a drop-box for anyone who has an unserviceable American flag and wishes to give it a proper retirement. The box is located near the front door of our Hanover Street location in Manchester: 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104.

Survivor's Checklist

Discover the things that may have never crossed your mind. We offer resources to forms as well as our expertise to help you during this important step.

How to Manage Your Digital Assets Upon Death

Digital asset management is an important part of estate planning. Learn more about what’s involved, tools to leverage, and how to ensure that your digital assets are properly managed upon death.

How to Write a Eulogy

Prepare for this important contribution by employing a few key remembrance and reflection tactics.

How to Write an Obituary

Use our step-by-step guidelines to write a beautiful obituary for your loved one.

Flowers & Plants for a Memorial

Featured here are some classic and popular choices for flower arrangements and tasteful planters to be displayed at the service and gravesite.

Payers and Poems

For your reference and conveniences, we have collected a number of the most common prayers and poems we see used, whether on memorial cards or in funeral or memorial services.

Memorial Diamonds

Memorial diamonds are for an unforgettable connection in your life. Someone who deserves fireworks, a million floating lanterns, and their name written in the stars.

After a Loss: Honoring Our Losses and Celebrating Life

Are you dealing with the grief of loss and unsure what to expect? Are you planning to attend services but don’t feel confident about customs or protocols? Download our collection of tools and resources.

After A Loss E-Book

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