A Secure Plan, LLC is an Illinois-based Estate Planning and Death AfterCare company.
We help individuals and families create an end of life plan and assist families closing out their loved one's estate.
Writing an obituary is not easy.
I asked author and death doula, Becky Robinson, for some practical advise.
🤍 Every decision you make before you die is an act of love for the people you leave behind.
We asked Brooke Benjamin from Inclusive Funeral Care about planning ahead and communicating your wishes to your family.
Planning for your death is an act of love. ❤️ Join John Kohlhepp and Pat Bardenett, LCSW, for a six-session seminar designed to help you make important end-of-life decisions and organize essential paperwork for your loved ones. Let’s create this act of love together.
Often my first question for clients after they have lost a loved one is "Where is the body?" Many people have no plan for what happens to their body if they die.
We asked Brooke Benjamin with Inclusive Funeral Care to share some guidance on the time frame for body removal.
None of us can predict what life will bring, but we can prepare for it.
Having a plan in place while you're healthy can help protect the people you love from unnecessary stress during one of life's most difficult moments. Instead of navigating paperwork and complicated decisions, they can focus on what matters most—being together and honoring your life.
Planning ahead is one of the greatest gifts you can leave your family. đź’™
Dealing with bureaucracy when your loved one is sick or dying is terrible.
Let us help handle the bureaucracy and the paperwork while you spend time with your loved ones.đź’™
07/30/2026
Death can be difficult to talk about—but it doesn’t have to be faced alone.
Join us on September 26 for the Chicago End-of-Life Expo at Sleeping Village! This community event will bring together education, local vendors, interactive art, advance planning resources, and comedy to help demystify the death experience while creating space for connection and laughter.
The event will feature Becky Robison of My Parents Are Dead: What Now?, plus Emmy-nominated comedy writer Alison Zeidman performing her advance-planning show, Ready to Die?
Guests can also explore:
🌱 The Grief Garden
đź’Ś Build a Better Sympathy Card
đź“‹ Advance directive stations
đź“š Death-related books curated by Women & Children First
🍹 NA, low-alcohol, b**r, w**e, and cocktail options
Admission is a suggested $20 donation, but no one will be turned away. Sleeping Village is a 21+ and ADA-accessible venue.
We are also looking for volunteers, vendors, service providers, donors, and sponsors! Priority will be given to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other marginalized community members.
Learn more at https://www.waxwingjourneys.com/
Have you made your healthcare decisions for when you are unable to make them for yourselves? If you haven't, it's a recipe for heartache. đź’™
06/21/2026
Most people think estate planning is about wills, trusts, and legal documents... But what about the passwords, online accounts, digital files, family photos, and important records that your loved ones may need access to one day?
In today's digital world, organizing your estate means planning for both your physical and digital life. A little preparation now can save your family countless hours of stress and confusion later.
Read our latest article to learn why digital access should be part of every estate plan:
https://windycitytimes.com/2026/06/01/opinion-whats-the-passcode-managing-estate-documents-in-a-digital-world/
06/15/2026
We recently spoke with Becky from about the challenges that come after losing a parent—both emotional and practical.
Stay tuned for the full video, and check out for valuable resources and support. đź’™
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