How Tech is Changing the Way We Grieve | Janet Turkula & Ryan Oliveira

What happens to your family’s financial stability and emotional well-being when a sudden death leaves them with a $15,000 bill and no way to ask for help? In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist and Final Playbook coach, sits down with Janet Turkula and Ryan Oliveira from Give Willow to unpack the broken system of funeral support. They discuss why sending casseroles and flowers often misses the mark, and how a revolutionary new "funeral registry" platform is allowing communities to offer meaningful financial and practical aid during life's most vulnerable moments. You’ll discover: The traumatic reality of navigating sudden loss at a young age without financial resources or a will Why we have registries for weddings and babies, but the death care industry has lagged behind The "sticker shock" of funeral planning (and why a celebration of life might cost $15,000) How to overcome the stigma of asking for financial support without feeling "icky" How pre-planning a registry can be a final gift to your family, giving them clarity on exactly what you want Because supporting a grieving family shouldn't mean guessing what they need. It’s about providing the right help, at the right time, with dignity and ease.