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MORTL for Employers

For the people who run the company when someone on the team dies.

Deep, sourced, and usable on paper. Written for HR leads, benefits teams, and managers.

Cover of Bereavement Leave Law for Employers, 2026Bereavement Leave Law for Employers, 2026The five state bereavement mandates, the sick-leave states, ADA and PWFA exposure, and a 51-jurisdiction table, each read at the statute in September 2026.39 minute read · 49 sources · September 2026Get the PDF →Cover of What a Death Costs a CompanyWhat a Death Costs a CompanyHow often a death reaches a company of 100, 500, or 2,000 people, what it costs, and a per-100-employee worksheet built from sourced inputs.31 minute read · 27 sources · September 2026Get the PDF →Cover of The First CallThe First CallA 45-minute drill for HR and one manager: the first call after an employee loss, named responsibilities, a 20-item gap finder, and a 30-day fix plan.28 minute read · 21 sources · September 2026Get the PDF →Cover of The Manager's YearThe Manager's YearA month-by-month guide for managers: the return, performance talks while grieving, prolonged grief disorder, ADA and FMLA, 988, EAPs, and anniversaries.29 minute read · 29 sources · September 2026Get the PDF →

MORTL for Providers

For funeral homes, hospices, and counselors.

How families find and choose you online, and what a listing has to get right.

Cover of How Families Choose a Funeral Home, Hospice, or Grief Counselor OnlineHow Families Choose a Funeral Home, Hospice, or Grief Counselor OnlineFor funeral directors, hospice marketers, and counselors: how families search in 2026, what the Funeral Rule and Care Compare require, and a listing audit.29 minute read · 42 sources · September 2026Get the PDF →

MORTL

For the person holding the paperwork.

Calm, ordered, and free. No account needed, ever, on the someone-just-died path.

Cover of The Executor's First 90 DaysThe Executor's First 90 DaysA calm, ordered guide for the new executor: authority, appointment, the first 90 days, taxes, the mistakes that cost money, and when to hire help.38 minute read · 69 sources · September 2026Get the PDF →