The place families turn when they don't know where to start.
The list no one hands you when someone dies, and the planning you can still do while there's time.
Free, always. Built with estate attorneys, funeral directors and grief counselors.
Nobody hands you a manual for this. So we wrote one, with 70 tasks gathered into four calm chapters, so you always know the one next thing, and never the whole weight at once.
The whole road, in four chapters.
The first, urgent things.
Care for your loved one, the funeral home, and the calls that can't wait: family, employer, and securing the home. We tell you what needs doing now, and what can wait.
The service, and the papers.
Planning a goodbye that feels like them, ordering death certificates, and gathering the documents you'll keep reaching for over the coming weeks.
Accounts, filings, benefits.
Probate, closing accounts, claiming benefits, and notifying banks and agencies. We walk you through the paperwork one plain-language step at a time.
A quiet, settled close.
Distributing what's left, transferring property, and reaching the end of the list, so you can finally set it down and rest.
What to Do After a Death: One Step at a Time
We only ever ask for the next thing.
The whole list is always there when you want it. But on the hard days, Omuna sets everything else aside and shows you one step, in plain language. Do that one. The rest keeps.
Your next step
Order 10 certified copies of the death certificate
Banks, insurers, and the DMV will each ask for an original. Ten covers most families. We'll tell you where to get them.
Resting until you're ready for them.
Free Tools: Obituary Writer, Memorial Pages, Notifications, Family Records & Local Directory
Help with the parts no one prepares you for.
A free tool for each stretch of the road, from long before a loss to the years after.
The first hours
Grove
Find local help
Some of the first calls go to people you've never needed before. Grove lists funeral homes, estate attorneys, and other local services, with the details you need to reach them.
- Search by ZIP code, or browse by state and city
- Funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematoriums
- Estate attorneys, grief support, and veteran services
The first days
Branches
Notification writer
Telling people is one of the first hard jobs. Branches drafts the message in the tone you choose, and you send it from your own phone or email, to one person or to everyone who needs to hear.
- Brief, warm, or faith-centered tones
- Ask for changes, or write it yourself
- Send by text or email to your Family Circle
The first week
Verse
Obituary writer
Share a few details about their life (family, work, the things they loved) and Verse writes a dignified obituary. Edit every word, then copy it wherever it's going: the newspaper, the funeral home, the service program.
- Five styles, from traditional to celebration of life
- Three drafts to compare side by side
- Added to their memorial page automatically
For years after
EvergreenBeta
Memorial page
A page that holds their memory long after the service. Family and friends, near and far, can gather there to share stories, add photos, and find the details of the service.
- Photo gallery that visitors can add to
- Tributes, stories, and a candle to light
- A permanent link that's easy to share
Trusted by 500+ Families Navigating Loss
Real families, real relief.
The "full-time job" of loss, made lighter.
"I had no idea how many steps there were. It's a full-time job nobody warns you about. This was my lifeline when I couldn't even think straight."
David M.
Son & executor · Lost his father in 2026
Before loss
Caregiving is hard enough. The paperwork shouldn't be.
Most families start planning after it's too late. Omuna gives caregivers the tools to coordinate care, organize documents, and prepare, so nothing is missing when the time comes.
You're managing medications, juggling appointments, and making decisions no one trained you for. Omuna turns that chaos into a system your whole family can see.
Explore caregiving toolsFamily Circle
Available nowBuild a picture of the people who matter: who to call, what they'd want, where things are kept. It's useful long before anyone dies.
And when the time does come, you don't start over: their name, date of birth, relationship, faith tradition and veteran status carry straight into a new arrangement, along with any funeral details already recorded.
Start your Family CircleCare coordination
Share tasks, track medications, and keep siblings, spouses and aides on the same page.
Advance directives
Walk through living wills, healthcare proxies, and DNR decisions with guided prompts.
Document vault
Store insurance policies, deeds, passwords, and account info in one secure place your family can access.
Will & estate prep
Build a basic will, name beneficiaries, and organize assets before it becomes urgent.
You don't have to wait for a crisis to get organized.
Free Guides: Probate, Estate Administration & More
Plain-language guides for real families.
Free, jargon-free guides for people handling an estate for the first time, written by people who have been there.
Browse Estate & Probate Guides by Topic
Plain-language guides for every step, organized by topic and state.
Probate Guides by State
50 state-specific probate guides.
Death Certificates by State
How to order in every state.
Executor Duties by State
Step-by-step duties by state.
Funeral Planning
Costs, arrangements, what to expect.
Estate Settlement
Assets, accounts, property transfer.
Benefits & Insurance
Social Security, life insurance, VA.
Frequently Asked Questions About Estate Settlement & Probate
What should I do first when someone dies?
In the first 24 to 48 hours, focus on four things: have the death legally pronounced, contact a funeral home, notify immediate family members, and secure the person's home. Omuna walks you through each step in order and also helps with obituary writing, notifications, and estate paperwork, so nothing gets missed.
Is Omuna really free?
Yes. Everything is free: the guided checklist, estate settlement guides, obituary writer, memorial pages, and notification tools. No credit card required. We believe families shouldn't have to pay to know what to do next.
How many tasks are involved after someone dies?
Omuna's checklist covers 70 tasks across legal, financial, and personal categories, from ordering death certificates and filing for probate to closing bank accounts and notifying Social Security. They're organized into four manageable phases.
Do I need a lawyer to settle an estate?
Not always. Many estates can be settled without an attorney, especially if there's a clear will and limited assets. Omuna's plain-language guides help you understand probate, executor duties, and when professional help is worth it.
What is probate and do I need to go through it?
Probate is the court process that validates a will and authorizes the executor to distribute assets. Whether you need it depends on your state, the estate's size, and how assets are titled. Our Probate 101 guide explains it without the legal jargon.
Can I share the checklist with family members?
Yes. You can invite family members or trusted friends to your checklist and hand off specific tasks. No single person should have to carry all of it.
How is Omuna different from a generic death checklist?
PDF checklists give you a static list. Omuna has a guided task manager that tracks your progress across probate, estate settlement, and benefits, plus an obituary writer, a memorial page builder, a notification tool, and a library of plain-language guides. It's all in one place, and all free.
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