Funeral planning is difficult to think about, let alone execute. The sheer number of details to attend to is intimidating, and a heavy spirit impedes timely progress. You can visit Shared Sorrow’s time-of-loss checklist to find what must be done as well as helpful suggestions and cost estimates. Cost estimates can be determined by online funeral cost calculators. If these resources do not sufficiently ease the burden, professional funeral planners may be of service.