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The Story of Cadence

Written By:

Rachel Drew

December 14, 2014, was the day my mom died. I sat by her side at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, tears streaming down my face. I told her how much I loved her and left her with a kiss and gentle embrace. My heart broke as I said my last goodbye. I still needed her. I was not ready to let her go. As it goes with mortality, we do not have a choice. She was gone.

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10 Tips for Finding Estate Documents

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Cadence

It can be difficult to know where to start after someone dies. We know because we’ve been there. To help you get started, we’ve created a helpful list of the executor tasks ahead. There are several places you can look to find important estate documents. These help you determine what accounts need to be closed and what agencies need to be notified. A comprehensive list of all the documents you should look for can be found here.

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What Happens to My Online Accounts When I Die?

Written By:

Amber Hoffart

Did you know the average person under 70 years old has more than 160 digital accounts? With our digital footprints constantly increasing, it’s important to know what happens to our digital assets after death and how to protect them before that.

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Tackle Post-Death Paperwork With These Six Strategies

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Kathrina Mazurik

The paperwork required in settling a loved one’s estate can be overwhelming. Thankfully, the science of procrastination and goal-setting gives us evidence-based strategies that can help. Here are six strategies for tackling post-death paperwork without getting overwhelmed.

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Navigating Grief During the Holidays

Written By:

Brenda Gibbs MC, B.Ed., B.A.

Grief is hard work no matter the time of year. It affects every part of our health: emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. Many people experience heightened grief around significant dates such as birthdays or anniversaries. The holiday season can be especially challenging because it is a season, not just a day, that is full of memories and traditions. Tears will likely be a part of your season and may even take a sacred place at the holiday table. That is just fine! A helpful idea is to create your own holiday grief map. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

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The Administrative Burden of Death

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Cadence

At Cadence, we value the big picture of estate settlement as much as the nitty-gritty details. That’s why we’re looking into the concept of “administrative burden” to better understand people’s interactions with bureaucratic systems.

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The Pros and Cons of Executor Checklists

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Cadence

Funeral homes vary in the support they provide with estate settlement. Some offer robust services - like dedicated aftercare staff - and others offer simpler solutions. One of the most common tools funeral directors offer is an Executor checklist.

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Why Estate Settlement Matters for Funeral Service Professionals

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Cadence

If you were to ask a funeral service professional about their daily life, they'd most likely talk about transfer services, preparation of the deceased, disposition, ritual, and grief support. Estate settlement probably wouldn't be top-of-mind. So why should funeral services professionals care about estate settlement?

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Five Challenges Facing Funeral Homes

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Cadence

To work well with funeral service professionals, we think it’s essential to understand their working worlds. Here are some of the challenges we’ve been learning about through original research, publications, and conference presentations.

Cadence American Blog

Canadian? Visit our Canadian blog for articles more appropriate to your country's laws.

The Story of Cadence

Written By:

Rachel Drew

10 Tips for Finding Estate Documents

Written By:

Cadence

What Happens to My Online Accounts When I Die?

Written By:

Amber Hoffart

Tackle Post-Death Paperwork With These Six Strategies

Written By:

Kathrina Mazurik

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

Written By:

Brenda Gibbs MC, B.Ed., B.A.

The Administrative Burden of Death

Written By:

Cadence

The Pros and Cons of Executor Checklists

Written By:

Cadence

Why Estate Settlement Matters for Funeral Service Professionals

Written By:

Cadence

Five Challenges Facing Funeral Homes

Written By:

Cadence

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