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Clarity for the overwhelmed. Comfort for the grieving. Tools for the prepared.
Memorial Merits provides complete guidance for end-of-life planning, funeral preparation, and grief support. Whether you’re planning ahead to protect your family, navigating the chaos of sudden loss, or finding your way through grief – expert resources, cost-saving alternatives, and free tools are organized so you never have to figure it out alone.
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Amazon #1 Best Seller in Journal Writing
More than a journal – it’s a guided invitation to document your story, your values, and your final wishes in one place. Whether you’re writing for your children, your partner, or future generations, this book helps ensure your voice lives on and your family never has to guess what you wanted.
★★★★★“Not just a good read. It’s your story to write!” – David R.
200+ Prompts & Creative Writing Ideas
Sometimes the hardest part is staring at a blank page. This book provides over 200 prompts and writing ideas designed specifically for aging parents and seniors who want to capture their wisdom, stories, and love – even if they’ve never journaled before. Works beautifully alongside the Legacy Edition or as a standalone keepsake.
★★★★★ “A treasure for families to pass down for generations.” – Rock
Whether you’re planning ahead, navigating loss, or finding your way through grief – start here.
Wills, trusts, life insurance, and tools to organize everything before it’s needed.
Caskets, cremation, costs, and legal rights – clear guidance without funeral home pressure.
Grief counseling, memorial keepsakes, and pet loss support when you need it.
AI support, printable guides, and guided journals – available whenever you need them.
24/7 AI grief and planning support – free, private, and here whenever you need someone to talk to. Guidance, comfort, and answers.
Printable checklists, planning worksheets, legal documents, and audio resources – all free, no email required. New tools added regularly.
Guided journals and planning books by Gabriel Killian. Free bonus downloads with every purchase.
Built from experience: Why Memorial Merits exists
Memorial Merits was built by Gabriel Killian, a U.S. Navy Sailor, after losing his father unexpectedly in 2019, while at sea. That experience, combined with watching loved ones navigate their own tragic losses – the heartbreak, the grief, the overwhelming weight of decisions, as well as the legal and financial complexities – revealed how little real support exists for families in crisis. This platform was created to give families their time, money, and energy back so they can focus on what actually matters: healing and being together.
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Some funeral homes provide genuine compassion and fair pricing. Others see grief as opportunity. This guide covers the questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and your legal rights under the FTC Funeral Rule, plus a free comparison worksheet to help you evaluate providers side by side.
Writing an obituary under deadline pressure while grieving is one of the hardest tasks families face. These 10 tips help you honor your loved one’s life, plus where to publish and what it costs.
Most families order three death certificates and run out within two weeks. This guide covers how many you actually need, what they cost, who can request them, and how to avoid delays that stall estate settlement.
Browse our categories below to find guides, tools, and support for every stage of grief, planning, and legacy preservation.
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Not Professional Services: Memorial Merits is not a law firm, financial advisory service, funeral home, or licensed counseling practice. We do not provide legal advice, financial planning, funeral director services, or mental health therapy. For estate planning, probate matters, or legal questions, consult a licensed attorney. For financial decisions, consult a certified financial planner. For grief counseling or mental health support, consult a licensed therapist or counselor.
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