What Families are Facing

These survey responses offer a clearer picture of what families experience in the early months after loss. Shared by more than 80 parents navigating the loss of a spouse or partner, these insights highlight the urgent realities families are facing—from housing and childcare to lost income and complex financial decisions.

~75% of spouses or partners lost were the primary earners

85% of parents who lost a spouse or partner experienced an immediate loss of income

Top Financial Stressors

(% of respondents who selected each — multiple choice allowed)

Families are not facing just one financial burden. They are navigating multiple essential expenses at once, often while adjusting to a sudden loss of income.

  • “Trying to understand and manage our finances after my spouse passed was more than I could handle.”

    — Parent, Survey Respondent

  • “I couldn’t even take care of myself in the first couple weeks… helping with my kids would have made all the difference.”

    — Parent, Survey Respondent

  • “I didn’t even realize I had missed bills—it was all just too overwhelming at the time.”

    — Parent, Survey Respondent

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer

What Families Needed Most in the First 6 Months

While immediate cash support is helpful, families most often identified the need for sustained support over several months, along with guidance navigating complex financial systems during this overwhelming time.

Impact on Children

Financial stress often affects more than bills. It can disrupt routines like childcare, school, and daily stability for children.

The first six months after losing a spouse or partner is not only a time of deep grief—it is a period of financial and practical overwhelm.

Families don’t just need support.
They need help carrying the weight of everything all at once.

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