Living in California? Here are the legal methods of disposition in your state as of February 2026. #deathpositive #deatheducation #funeral #burial #cremation #aquamation #humancomposting #greenburial #california

Don't worry—I'll have some social posts set up for you while I'm gone, and the newsletter is still on! But I may be slow to respond while I'm eating my body weight in poutine. Thanks for understanding. #outofoffice #traveling #deathpositive

Julia Armfield's novel "Private Rites" was my first read of 2026, and to my delight, it was a horror story about my favorite topic: post-death bureaucracy. Also, cults. Have you seen your post-death family strife reflected in art? #books #deathpositive #estateplanning #familystrife #grief #horror

I'm proud of my book, and I'd be happy to talk about it with you both in person and virtually. There's nothing I love more than a road trip, so if you want me to come to Alaska or something, let's see if we can make it happen. #books #deathpositive #publicspeaking #grief #estateplanning #booktour

Listen to my recent segment on @allofitwnyc.bsky.social! Alison and I chatted about my new book and the perils of cleaning out your dead parents’ stuff. Listen: www.wnyc.org/story/how-to... #deathpositive #npr #radio

In tomorrow's edition of The Columbarium: Why are trusts called trusts? Who or what is being trusted? Sign up to solve the mystery: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter #newsletter #deathpositive #estatelaw #estateplanning #history #etymology

Living in Arkansas? Here are the legal methods of disposition in your state as of January 2026. #deathpositive #deatheducation #funeral #burial #cremation #aquamation #humancomposting #greenburial #arkansas

The FTC's Funeral Rule protects consumer rights when it comes to the death industry. Unfortunately, it hasn't been updated since 1994—not so great when it comes to rapidly changing technologies and the internet. #deathpositive #funeralrule #consumerprotection #1990s #funeralindustry

CHICAGO! My book and I will be visiting you ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! We'll be in conversation with death doula extraordinaire ERICA REID GERDES! It will be FUN! Catch you at Women & Children First at 7pm CT. Please register so the bookstore can get a headcount: www.eventbrite.com/e/book-event...

You’ve heard a lot about my dead parents book. I thought you might like to meet my dead parents, Nancy and Dan. 💗 #deathpositive #books #grief

If you are ONLINE or IN LOUISVILLE, you should come hang out with me this week. Talking about my new book with Lauren Seeley. Helping you out with POA paperwork at MaybeItsFate. The first death salon of 2026 at Nook & Nowhere. There's no better way to spend your time! #deathpositive #events

In tomorrow's edition of The Columbarium, an investigation: Did St. Hildegard von Bingen invent hospice care over a millennium ago? Sign up to find out: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter #newsletter #deathpositive #hospicecare #endoflifecare #hildegardofbingen #history

Living in Arizona? Here are the legal methods of disposition in your state as of January 2026. #deathpositive #deatheducation #funeral #burial #cremation #aquamation #humancomposting #greenburial #arizona

Thank you for letting me unleash my inner English teacher to clarify these commonly confused terms. Palliative Care and Hospice Care can go together—but they don't have to! And they're not the same. #deathpositive #deatheducation #endoflife #endoflifecare #hospicecare #palliativecare

Thanks for all your support of “My Parents Are Dead: What Now?” Here are some other ways you can promote the book, if you’re so inclined! #deathpositive #books #bookreviews #thankyou

A wonderful friend surprised me with this Jill Lepore book. Through loosely connected essays that journey along the stages of life, Lepore examines the culture of life and death we've built in America, for all its innovations and all its flaws. #books #deathpositive #jilllepore #essays

DUE DATE: A LIBRARY DEATH SALON is back! And because the main library branch is closed for renovations, we've been adopted by everyone's favorite bookstore/bar/cafe Nook & Nowhere! Catch you on 1/22 to talk death cleaning strategies. #deathsalon #deathpositive #louisville #deathcleaning

In tomorrow's edition of The Columbarium, we'll talk zinkies—a.k.a. "white bronze" monuments that were all the rage in cemeteries in the late 1800s. Sign up: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter #newsletter #deathpositive #cemeteries #headstones #history

Living in Alaska? Here are the legal methods of disposition in your state as of January 2026. #deathpositive #deatheducation #funeral #burial #cremation #aquamation #humancomposting #greenburial #alaska

You have TWO opportunities to see me in person to celebrate the launch of my new book: January 14 in Louisville at Carmichael's and January 29 in Chicago at Women & Children First. Come get your copy signed and talk about death with me! #deathpositive #books #chicago #louisville #estateplanning

A friend suggested I hold office hours to help folks make financial & healthcare POA forms. Ask and ye shall receive, Louisville. Let's try this in January and see how it goes! New year, new opportunities to prepare for death. #deathpositive #louisville #poa #estateplanning #officehours

Got a question about whether you need to wait until your parents are dead to buy this book, and the answer is NO, it’s great for getting a sense of what you need to know before it’s an emergency! Also there’s a chapter on what to bully your parents into doing if they’re not yet dead

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!! “My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death” is officially out in the world. Grab it wherever books are sold! #books #deathpositive #outnow #estateplanning

Happy pub day to @deadparentswhatnow.com! Losing a parent is one of the hardest things we’ll almost all have to do—this book helps you tackle the logistics of probate, burial, clearing out houses, & more, with the warmth and humor you actually want at a tough time (or when planning for tough times)

I'm celebrating my book launch with a Q&A on Instagram Live. Send your questions to [email protected]. See you there. #books #ama #deathpositive #deatheducation #funeral #grief #deathdoula #booklaunch

Living in Alabama? Here are the legal methods of disposition in your state as of January 2026. #deathpositive #deatheducation #funeral #burial #cremation #aquamation #humancomposting #greenburial

You have THREE DAYS LEFT to preorder my book, submit your receipt via the form on my website, and get a free copy of “In the Hole,” a totally normal funeral planning game by yours truly. #deathpositive #books #preorder #ttrpg #funeral #grief

Oh hey, Louisville. I've got some fun stuff coming up this month. I spy a new location for our monthly death salons. 👀 #louisville #deathpositive #deathsalon #booklaunch

2025 was a doozy. But 2026? It's going to be a big one. Wishing you a wonderful, death positive new year! #deathpositive #happynewyear

Now's the time to preorder "My Parents Are Dead: What Now?" Preorders really help! And remember to submit your receipt on my website to receive a free, totally normal funeral planning game. Thanks, friends. deadparentswhatnow.com/book #books #deathpositive #preorder #grief #estateplanning

If you live in Puerto Rico, you don't have a small estate limit. You're stuck going to probate court regardless of estate size. Don't shoot the messenger. #estatelaw #willsandtrusts #deathpositive #puertorico #smallestate #DeathEducation #estateplanning

Let's get cozy, people—while we still can. #deathpositive #cozy #relax #burial #happyholidays

Merry Christmas from me & my 💀 parents to you & yours. It was nice spending time with family who knew them this holiday.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town to teach you about estate planning. Merry Xmas Eve to those who celebrate! #deathpositive #estateplanning #hollyjolly #christmaseve #books

My friend shared with me a review of In Memory Of. I feel so touched to have someone emphasize with the intended experience. 🥰 Here is the link if you want to read it: www.deadparentswhatnow.com/updates/can-... Thank you so very much for the review @deadparentswhatnow.com

In tomorrow's edition of The Columbarium (the final edition of 2025!), we'll cover what happens when the ground is too frozen for burial. Seemed like a good Yuletide topic, all things considered. Sign up: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter #newsletter #burial #cemetery #cemeteries #deathpositive

If you live in Washington, D.C., you may be able to submit a small estate affidavit or use summary probate if your estate is worth less than $40,000. Search your county + "small estate" online. #estatelaw #willsandtrusts #deathpositive #washingtonDC #smallestate #DeathEducation #estateplanning

Need some last-minute holiday gifts? Still searching for that perfect something for the morbid person in your life? Consider these death positive goodies! 🎄🧵👇 #deathpositive #happyholidays #holidaygiftideas #holidaygiftguide

Holly Jolly 💀-mas is back! This time, “Silver Bells” will teach you about legacy work. #deathpositive #legacy #estateplanning #books #christmas

Unboxing video! Wrong answers only: what should I do with this big honkin’ box of my books from @quirkbooks.bsky.social? #deathpositive #unboxing #books #endoflifecare #preorder

IT'S HAPPENING, FOLKS! Here are the first official launch events for my book! On pub day, quiz me on Instagram Live. On January 14, I'll be chatting with Kaira Tucker at Carmichael's Bookstore in Louisville. Chicago date coming soon! For more: deadparentswhatnow.com/events #deathpositive #books

Tomorrow's newsletter won't be the usual fare! Instead of history, I'll be dedicating The Columbarium to questions I wish I could have asked my dead parents. Plus, book launch events! Sign up: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter #newsletter #deathpositive #gallowshumor #bookstagram #estateplanning

If you live in Wyoming, you may be able to submit a small estate affidavit or use summary probate if your estate is worth less than $200,000. Search your county + "small estate affidavit" online. #estatelaw #willsandtrusts #deathpositive #wyoming #smallestate #DeathEducation #estateplanning

Ideally, you will preorder a copy of "My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death." But I get it—times are tough. Here are some free things you can do to help the book sell! #deathpositive #books #writers #preorder #goodreads #library #spreadtheword #bookclub

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS??? I can outsell her. I really, truly can. My book’s 10x better anyway.

Holly Jolly 💀-mas returns! This time, John & Yoko are here to help you with your end-of-life planning. #deathpositive #endoflifeplanning #hollyjollychristmas

So many people ask me if they can be a mushroom when they die. Yes! You can be a mushroom, okay?! 🍄 #deathpositive #funeral #burial #naturalburial #mushrooms #greenburial

Anyone else notice that their Christmas cards have to double as sympathy cards lately? Here are some tips for when you have to temper your holly jolly with condolences. 🎄 😭 @quirkbooks.bsky.social #deathpositive #christmas #happyholidays #grief #condolences #books #tips

In tomorrow's edition of The Columbarium: The rule against perpetuities. A rule that wealthy people are trying their damndest to get rid of. Sign up to learn more: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter #newsletter #deathpositive #estateplanning #estatelaw #willsandtrusts #wealthinequality

If you live in Wisconsin, you may be able to submit a small estate affidavit or use summary probate if your estate is worth less than $50,000. Search your county + "small estate" online. #estatelaw #willsandtrusts #deathpositive #wisconsin #smallestate #DeathEducation #estateplanning