Behind LifeAfter

Grief doesn't come with instructions.

I know because I lived it. After experiencing consecutive losses in my own family, I watched the people I love most, while already shattered, get buried under an avalanche of paperwork, phone calls, and decisions that couldn't wait. Cancelling subscriptions. Notifying agencies. Sorting through accounts. Coordinating vendors who didn't communicate with each other. All while trying to simply survive.

What struck me wasn't just how hard it was. It was how unnecessary that hardness was. The administrative chaos wasn't grief, it was a system failure. A fragmented industry that had never been designed with the bereaved in mind.

I've spent nearly a decade in strategic communications, building brands and helping organizations tell their most important stories. But this became the story I couldn't walk away from.

LifeAfter is the platform I wish my family had.

The Weight of Loss in America

13M
Americans become grievers each year
40+
Hours the average family spends on post death administration
15-20
Vendors a family contacts in the first month
$100B+
Annual cost of grief to US economy

Our Mission

LifeAfter exists because grief is hard enough on its own. We believe the administrative chaos that follows a death – the paperwork, the phone calls, the decisions, the vendors – should never be the reason a family can't fully grieve.

Our mission is simple. Give people back the time, energy, and space to heal.

Why LifeAfter?

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Most families navigate death's aftermath with no guide, no roadmap, and no one in their corner. LifeAfter changes that.

Personalized to your situation.

No two losses are alike. Your roadmap reflects your family, your state, your circumstances — not a generic checklist.

Built with grief in mind.

Every word, every step, every interaction is designed by someone who has been there and who believes you deserve better than the current system.

What We Believe

We believe grief is not a problem to be solved — it's a human experience to be honored. We believe families in crisis deserve clarity, not confusion. We believe the death care industry can and should do better. And we believe that when the administrative burden lifts, healing can finally begin.
Support

Frequently Asked
Questions

How long does it take to get my roadmap?
You'll receive your personalized roadmap within 48 hours of completing the assessment. For urgent situations, reach out directly at maddie@lifeafter.care.
Is this just a checklist?
No. Your roadmap is built from an 80+ task library and customized based on your answers. It reflects your specific state, family structure, assets, and timeline. Think of it as a guided plan, not a generic to-do list.
Do I have to do everything myself?
Not at all. LifeAfter guides you through every step with a personalized roadmap, template letters, and clear instructions, so nothing falls through the cracks. As we grow, our hope is to also connect you directly with trusted providers for hands-on support.
What does this cost?
The assessment and personalized roadmap are completely free. We're currently in beta, which means you'll receive hands-on, personalized support directly from our founder at no cost. We'd love your feedback in return.
Who is LifeAfter for?
LifeAfter is for anyone navigating loss — whether it happened yesterday or months ago, whether you're the executor or just a family member trying to help. We also support people planning ahead for an expected loss, and those who want to organize their own affairs for loved ones down the road.