Losing a parent is one of the hardest experiences any of us face — and it often comes with a long list of practical things landing on you at the very moment you feel least able to deal with them. As an adult child, you’re frequently the one who has to carry these tasks out, often for the first time. This guide walks you through what to do, calmly and in order, so you can take it one step at a time. There’s no need to do everything at once, and you don’t have to do any of it a