What to Do When Someone Passes Away

Funeral Planning Tips & Legal Information for Seniors & Families

Planning a funeral while grieving is never easy. Between legal requirements, cremation vs. burial options, it can be emotionally overwhelming and hard to know where to start.

In this session of the Empowered Seniors Speaker Series, our team member Sarah Sunnucks shares expert guidance on what to do after a death—step by step.  In this video, you’ll learn:

  • What needs to happen immediately after a death
  • Burial, Cremation or Green Burial - what’s right for your family?
  • Legal paperwork and compliance explained in plain language
  • How to ease stress with advance planning
  • Real stories and insights from decades in the funeral industry


Whether you're navigating a recent loss or planning ahead, this session offers clarity, compassion, and practical advice for seniors and their loved ones.