InHeirit Fact Sheet
Exploring the evolving world of death and our ongoing relationship with it.
Talking about death, dying or experiencing the death of a loved one is becoming less taboo .
50% of Americans say they've thought about death more often in the last 2 years.
45% think about death monthly
23% think about death daily
Young Americans are leading the way in being more prepared for life's unexpected events.
35% Gen Z'ers think about death every day- more than any other generation.
Gen Z and Milliennials are also more likely to speak with parents about estate planning.
(63% - GenZ, 70% - Millennial, 61% - GenX, 46%- Boomer)
Despite this shift, a majority of Americans still avoid talking about death or death planning- especially groups of color.
Black, Hispanic/Latinx and Asian Americans have unique relationships with death due to superstition, religious beliefs, generational divides, denial, or lack of understanding of what’s required in the death preparedness process.
Unpreparedness in the wake of a loved ones' death is often financially taxing and emotionally draining.
Consumers are often unaware of all the factors to consider when planning end-of-life services.
Nearly 1 in 6 Americans (15%) have taken on more than $1,000 of debt after a loved one’s death.
The cost of funerals and end-of-life care jumped to $63+ billion in 2020, up 14.3% from a total of $55+ billion in 2019.
In the last month of life hospital costs can add up to $32,379 and hospice care up to $17,845.
In addition to medical care, the average funeral cost ranges from $750 for a cremation with no service to $15,500 for a burial with a service.
Being unprepared for death can cost you and your loved ones valuable time.
After death administrative tasks and responsibilities can be complicated and extensive, lasting anywhere from 6 months to 2 years while also coping with grief and loss.
Why Joy?
There is no denying the sadness and grief that death can bring.
When we looked closer, we found that joy, while often unspoken, consistently exists throughout the mourning process.
Remembering it, Finding moments of it, Trying to get back to it.
For many Americans, death ceremonies revolve around a tradition of celebration.
From homegoing ceremonies to sacred tributes to commemorate those who have passed, there is often a desire to celebrate life and honor the legacies of the ones we lose.
New Orleans second line/ jazz funerals, Homegoing ceremonies, Dia de los Muertos, Qingming Festival
Death disrupts happiness.
Unpreparedness extends that disruption and delays our ability to get back to joy.
By starting the conversation and creating a pathway forward, our goal is to ensure you return to joy on your own time.
Death is Inevitable.
InHeirit helps humans plan for the inevitable.
Sources: Arcadia Health | Axios | NFDA | Caring.com