The end-of-life checklist that builds itself around you
A generic checklist either overwhelms you or misses what matters. Passings asks a few questions about your situation, then filters thousands of possible tasks down to the ones that actually apply — and tracks what’s done.
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From overwhelmed to organized
No blank page, no generic list. Three steps take you from not knowing where to start to a clear, personalized plan.
Answer a few questions
Tell us who you’re planning for and what you’re facing. It takes minutes, and there are no wrong answers.
See your tailored checklist
Passings filters thousands of possible tasks down to the ones that apply to you — nothing generic, nothing missed.
Track your readiness
Check things off at your own pace and watch your readiness score climb. Your progress saves automatically.
Every part of the plan, in one place
A complete end-of-life plan spans far more than paperwork. Your checklist brings it all together.
Legal
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and guardianship.
Financial
Accounts, beneficiaries, insurance, debts, and final expenses.
Medical & care
Care wishes, healthcare proxy, DNR and POLST, and end-of-life preferences.
Funeral & arrangements
Burial or cremation, service preferences, and provider decisions.
Personal & digital
Passwords, online accounts, subscriptions, and digital assets.
People to notify
Family, employers, agencies, and the contacts who’ll need to know.
Wherever you’re starting from
The checklist adapts to your situation — the steps, the pace, and the tone all change to fit where you are.
No pressure, your pace
Organize your wishes and documents over time, with everything saved as you go.
When time is short
Focus on what matters now — care decisions, key documents, and the conversations that count.
What to do, in order
Step-by-step guidance through the immediate days, without the overwhelm.
What families ask us
Straight answers to the questions that come up most — whether you’re planning ahead or facing a loss today.
What should be on an end-of-life checklist?
A complete checklist covers legal documents (will, power of attorney, advance directive), financial accounts and beneficiaries, medical and care wishes, funeral or memorial preferences, digital accounts, and the people who need to be notified. Passings filters these into the specific tasks that apply to your situation, so nothing important is missed and nothing irrelevant gets in the way.
What do I do first when someone dies?
The first step is a legal pronouncement of death. In a hospital or hospice, the staff handle it; at home, call 911 or the hospice nurse. From there you’ll arrange care of the body, notify close family, and begin gathering documents. Passings walks you through these immediate steps in order, at the pace you need.
How many death certificates do I need?
Most families need 8 to 12 certified copies. Banks, insurers, government agencies, and property or title transfers each typically require their own original. It’s common to underestimate at first, so ordering a few extra up front can save time later.
What documents should I gather?
Commonly: the will or trust, life insurance policies, financial and bank account details, property deeds and titles, Social Security information, and recent tax returns. Your checklist shows exactly what’s relevant to your situation, and you can keep everything together in your secure document vault.
Can I use the checklist to plan ahead, before anything happens?
Yes. Planning ahead is one of three paths — there’s no time pressure, you set your own pace, and your progress saves automatically. Many people complete the core work in well under an hour and return to refine it over time.
Is the Passings checklist free?
Yes. Creating your plan and your tailored checklist is free, and you can start without a credit card.
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