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Demystifying the bureaucracy of death & dying with a sense of humor. Find your niche in The Columbarium newsletter. PRE-ORDER THE BOOK NOW!💀

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How did QR codes end up on our headstones? Find out tomorrow, when The Columbarium returns from its holiday break! Sign up: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter

#newsletter #cemetery #cemeteries #deathpositive #qrcodes #deathtech
On a papery white background, old-fashioned black and green text reads: QR codes are on just about everything these days, from menus to advertisements. They've even made their way to the cemetery. The Columbarium. deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter
December 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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If you live in West Virginia, you may be able to submit a small estate affidavit or use summary probate if your personal property is worth less than $50k and your real estate is worth less than $100k.Search your county + "small estate affidavit" online.

#deathpositive #westvirginia #estateplanning
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November 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Holiday shopping? Consider "My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death." Available for preorder now! deadparentswhatnow.com/book

#preorder #gifts #deathpositive #holidaygiftideas #books #amreading #grief #selfhelp
In the center of a black background is the cover of the book MY PARENTS ARE DEAD: WHAT NOW? A PANIC-FREE GUIDE TO THE PRACTICALITIES OF DEATH, featuring an illustration of a silvery urn surrounded by green vines with little white flowers. Above the book cover, festive green text reads: The only holiday gift you need! Surrounding the cover are white arrows connected to small white blots of text: Give it to your kids who assume you'll always be there. Give it to your parents who think they'll never die. Preorder and receive a free funeral game. Neat! Covers everything from corpse to probate court. Fits in a stocking, probably. Actually funny somehow! Below the cover is green text that reads: deadparentswhatnow.com/book. Two lime green boughs of holly decorate the top corners. In the bottom corners are the logos for Quirk Books and My Parents Are Dead: What Now?
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Happy Holidays to you and yours from My Parents Are Dead: What Now? www.deadparentswhatnow.com
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November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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I brought funeral potatoes to share! Have you thought about the food you want at your funeral someday?
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November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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This year, I'm thankful to have my advance planning paperwork in order. What about you?
A cutesy illustration of a Thanksgiving dinner laid out on a table covered in a maroon cloth sits in the bottom center of an orange background, while an illustrated garland of autumnal leaves drapes across the top. Lime green text in the center reads: This year, I'm thankful to have my advance planning paperwork in order. What about you? A black arrow points to the right, inviting viewers to scroll. At the bottom is the logo for My Parents are Dead - What Now?: A cartoon skull with heart eyes atop a lime green heptagon.
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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To cook a turkey, preheat your oven to 325°F. Did you know human bodies are cremated at 1,400°F?
A cutesy illustration of a Thanksgiving dinner laid out on a table covered in a maroon cloth sits in the bottom center of an orange background, while an illustrated garland of autumnal leaves drapes across the top. Lime green text in the center reads: To cook a turkey, preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Did you know human bodies are cremated at 1400 degrees Fahrenheit? A black arrow points to the right, inviting viewers to scroll. At the bottom is the logo for My Parents are Dead - What Now?: A cartoon skull with heart eyes atop a lime green heptagon.
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so grateful to everyone who's supported me and my work—that means YOU. Here, have a thread of some silly suggestions for introducing death positive conversations into your holiday gathering. 🦃🍂💀

#deathpositive #thanksgiving #thankful
A cutesy illustration of a Thanksgiving dinner laid out on a table covered in a maroon cloth sits in the bottom center of an orange background, while an illustrated garland of autumnal leaves drapes across the top. Lime green text in the center reads: Think you can't introduce death positive conversations during Thanksgiving dinner? THINK AGAIN! A black arrow points to the right, inviting viewers to scroll. At the bottom is the logo for My Parents are Dead - What Now?: A cartoon skull with heart eyes atop a lime green heptagon.
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Maybe it’s just me, but since I have 💀 parents, I’d rather volunteer on Thanksgiving than talk politics with my friend’s friend’s boyfriend’s aunt. 🤷‍♀️

#deathpositive #thanksgiving #volunteering #grief
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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I made a video about it if you’re a video guy.
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Forget Black Friday. It's time for MY OFFICIAL PREORDER CAMPAIGN! Order a copy of my book before January 6, and you'll receive a free PDF copy of an original funeral planning game by yours truly! Totally normal stuff. deadparentswhatnow.com/book
#preorder #deathpositive #ttrpg #books #blackfriday
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Ah, yes. Gobble the Grief Turkey. A classic character. Definitely not something I just made up due to Monday morning grogginess.

#grief #deathpositive #thanksgiving #holidays
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November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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If you live in Washington state, you may be able to submit a small estate affidavit or use summary probate if your estate is worth less than $100,000. Search your county + "small estate" online.

#estatelaw #willsandtrusts #deathpositive #washington #smallestate #DeathEducation #estateplanning
A black rectangle with white scribbles in the upper-left and lower-right corners. In green and white text, it reads: Washington! Your current small estate threshold is $100,000. If an estate is worth less than this amount, you may not need to go through probate court. Double check with a lawyer! deadparentswhatnow.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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When your parents are dead, you can do anything you want for the holidays—wrestling included.

#deathpositive #thanksgiving #happyholidays #friendsgiving #grief #wrestling
November 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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The holidays is, perhaps, the worst time for grievers. Let's have a beer about it. Catch you at Awry Brewing on December 4 for the first (annual, I hope) CRUEL YULE HAPPY HOUR! See you soon, Louisville. www.deadparentswhatnow.com/events/cruel...

#grief #deathpositive #louisville #brewery #happyhour
On a red, black, and green plaid background, lime green text reads: Grieving during the holidays sucks. Join us for the first annual Cruel Yule Happy Hour! Grab a beer and talk about your dead loved ones in a space where nobody will judge you. December 4 - Awry Brewing - 5-7pm. The image also features the logos for Awry Brewing and My Parents Are Dead, What Now? As well as two cartoon steins of beer clinking in a cheers.
November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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I have author profiles on Goodreads and Bookbub now if that’s a thing you do! Follow & add my book, please. 😘

#goodreads #writers #bookreviews #deathpositive #bookbub
Becky Robison’s Goodreads author profile, featuring her book “My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death.” Becky Robison’s Bookbub author profile, featuring her book “My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death.”
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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ICYMI, I made an appearance on the Dying to Know More podcast! Ashley and I chatted about estate law, ghost cars, death acceptance, the worst day of my life, and more. Check it out: youtu.be/vCfFPvIssec?...

#podcast #deathpositive #estateplanning
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November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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We need a better word than “lucky” for this scenario—although I’m obviously privileged that my very 💀 parents would have been able to help at all.

#grief #deathpositive #money #guilt
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Heads up! There won't be an issue of The Columbarium next week due to a certain national holiday involving obscene amounts of food. The newsletter shall return on December 2nd!

#deathpositive #newsletter #thanksgiving
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November 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Why are coroners elected? Find out in tomorrow's edition of The Columbarium: deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter

#newsletter #deathpositive #coroner #coroners
Old-fashioned white and green text on a dark gray background reads: The candidate does not have to be a doctor, or a pathologist, or a funeral director. They don’t necessarily need to have any experience with death and dying. The Columbarium. deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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If you live in Virginia, you may be able to submit a small estate affidavit or use summary probate if your estate is worth less than $50,000. Search your county + "small estate affidavit" online.

#estatelaw #willsandtrusts #deathpositive #virginia #smallestate #DeathEducation #estateplanning
A white rectangle with black scribbles in the upper-left and lower-right corners. In green and black text, it reads: Virginia! Your current small estate threshold is $50,000. If an estate is worth less than this amount, you may not need to go through probate court. Double check with a lawyer! deadparentswhatnow.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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My dad, Dan Robison, would have been 72 years old today, had it not been for pancreatic cancer. He was a grumpy, conservative architect who loved Hallmark Channel Christmas movies and ABBA. Riddle me that. I miss him all the time.
#grief #deathpositive #deaddadsclub
A smiling bald man with a graying goatee and mustache sits in a chair with a black and white spotted cattle dog around his shoulders. He's wearing a light blue button-down shirt, and the green fronds of a small palm tree are behind his head. He was my dad, and I miss him.
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The economy may be in shambles, but people are always going to die. Consider death work.

#deathpositive #deathwork #mortician #deathdoula #cemeteries
Dark gray stripes slash through a lighter gray background at angles. A gray coffin sits open in the center of the image. Black, green, and white text reads: How do I become a funeral director? Depends on the state! Some require college degrees, some don't Some require embalming instruction, some don't. Most require apprenticeships and licensing exams. deadparentswhatnow.com Dark gray stripes slash through a lighter gray background at angles. A gray coffin sits open in the center of the image. Black, green, and white text reads: How do I become a death doula? There are no federal or state licensing requirements. Theoretically you could just declare yourself a doula—but it’s best to take a training program from another doula or doula organization. deadparentswhatnow.com Dark gray stripes slash through a lighter gray background at angles. A gray coffin sits open in the center of the image. Black, green, and white text reads: How do I become a cemetery worker? Depends on the role and the preferences of the cemetery itself. Certain positions may have more academic or skill requirements than others. deadparentswhatnow.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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My book got a starred review from the @libraryjournal.bsky.social! 🌟 What an honor! “My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Panic-Free Guide to the Practicalities of Death is coming your way via @quirkbooks.bsky.social this January. Read the review: www.libraryjournal.com/review/my-pa...
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Louisville! Our last DUE DATE: A LIBRARY DEATH SALON of the year will be on Monday, November 17—and we'll be joined by none other than author Amy Shea! We'll also be collecting sock donations for St. John Center. See you there? www.deadparentswhatnow.com/events/due-d...

#deathpositive #louisville
White and green typewriter text on a black background reads: Death is the great equalizer? Maybe not. Author Amy Shea teaches us to dance with death! For our November salon, we’re welcoming Amy Shea, author of the book Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins. Amy will lead us in some discussions and writing exercises about death inequity inspired by the classic imagery of “the dance of death.” There will be books for sale, cool swag, and maybe even some baked goods. Plus, we’re collecting men’s crew length sock donations for St. John Center! Due Date: A Library Death Salon. Louisville Free Public Library. South Central Regional Branch, Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6 p.m. Note the new date, time, and location! Below is the logo of My Parents Are Dead: What Now? featuring a cartoon skull with heart eyes atop a lime green hexagon.
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM