302: What’s in My Death Folder (And Why You Need One)
From Oh Crap with Jamie by Jamie Glowacki
March 3, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 302
About this episode
In this episode, Jamie discusses the importance of preparing for death in a practical way, emphasizing the need for organization and communication among families.
Brick for Phones (Save 10%) If I die in a blizzard… does my kid know where the folder is? That’s not anxiety. That’s logistics. In this episode, I’m talking about something we are terrible at as a society: Preparing for death. Not in a morbid way. Not in a fearful way. In a practical way. Because if you’ve ever lost someone close to you, you know: The week after someone dies is chaos. Paperwork. Phone calls. Passwords. Decisions. Funeral arrangements. Assets. Access. All while actively grieving. In this episode I cover: Why every parent needs a will (even if you “don’t have assets”) Choosing guardians and putting it in writing Why passwords are everything What’s actually in my “death folder” Trusts, beneficiaries, and pour-over wills Making funeral decisions in advance Why I update my obituary photo Why you need access to your spouse’s financial info Why you should sit down with aging parents now How decline can happen fast Why strength training matters as we age How to make it easy on the living This episode isn’t morbid. It’s responsible. We need to get better at dying. That means: Having the hard conversation. Writing things down. Organizing your life. Making it simple for…
People in this episode
Host: Jamie Glowacki
Topics covered
- preparing for death
- parenting logistics
- wills and guardianship
- financial planning
- funeral arrangements
- grief management
Keywords
- death folder
- wills
- guardians
- passwords
- funeral decisions
- financial information
- aging parents
- strength training
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