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Afscheid met een lach: mag humor op een uitvaart?
Een uitvaart hoeft niet alleen zwaar en stil te zijn. Ontdek hoe je persoonlijke, luchtige momenten een plek geeft in de dienst en hoe je die wensen zo vastlegt dat niemand achteraf twijfelt.
Read more →Wat doet een uitvaartondernemer eigenlijk allemaal?
Een overzicht van het volledige takenpakket van een uitvaartondernemer, en hoe je met een paar vastgelegde keuzes vooraf zorgt dat alles klopt met jouw wensen.
Read more →Een draaiboek voor je uitvaart: zo zet je alles op één plek voor je nabestaanden
Een draaiboek bundelt al je uitvaartwensen in één overzicht, zodat nabestaanden niet moeten zoeken, gokken of ruziën op het moment dat ze het minst kunnen missen.
Read more →De kist, de urn of iets anders: hoe kies je je laatste omhulsel?
Van massief eiken tot een kist van wilgentakken of een urn: er is meer keuze dan de meeste mensen denken. Zo bepaal je wat bij jou past en zorg je dat nabestaanden niet hoeven te gissen.
Read more →Recording a farewell video for your own funeral: how do you approach it?
More and more people are recording a message themselves to be shown during their funeral. Here you can read how to prepare for it, what you should and shouldn't say, and where to store the video safely.
Read more →Scattering ashes: what are the rules in the Netherlands?
An overview of the general rules around scattering ashes in the Netherlands, plus how you can clarify this wish now for your loved ones.
Read more →Funeral flowers: what they mean and how to choose now what you want
Funeral flowers carry centuries-old symbolism, from roses to lilies. Discover what different flowers and colors mean and how you record what you want at your farewell — flowers or perhaps a gift to a good cause.
Read more →Who will speak at your funeral? Decide that in advance yourself
Record who will speak during your farewell, in what order, and which stories you'd like to be told, so that loved ones don't have to guess.
Read more →Natural burial: what it is and how it differs from a conventional cemetery
More and more people are choosing a natural burial: a final resting place among trees and shrubs instead of a traditional cemetery. We explain what it entails and how it differs.
Read more →Being laid out at home or at a funeral home: what suits you?
Home wake can take longer than most people think, but it does require practical preparation. This article explains what it involves and how you can set your preference now.
Read more →Recording your funeral wishes: why just talking isn't enough
Mentioning your funeral wishes at some point during dinner is quite different from putting them down in writing. This article explains what the difference is and what happens if nobody knows exactly what you wanted.
Read more →Funeral traditions like the coffee reception: which one will you choose?
From the coffee table to the funeral procession: which funeral traditions are actually still mandatory, and how do you determine which ones you want to keep or let go of?
Read more →Choosing a funeral director: 7 questions to ask
A practical guide with seven questions to help you find the right funeral director, and why documenting that choice brings peace of mind to your loved ones.
Read more →Find your funeral insurance: do your loved ones know where you are insured?
A funeral insurance policy that no one can find is money that never gets paid out. This is how you make sure your policy is easy to find when it's needed.
Read more →Who do you invite to a funeral? Sort out your address list
A clear address list saves bereaved family members from searching and stress; read how to compile and safely store a card list and a service list.
Read more →Design your own funeral card: what to watch out for?
Practical tips for anyone who wants to design their own funeral card: from text and visual language to safely preparing your design for later.
Read more →Choosing funeral music: how do you select the songs for each moment of the service?
Practical guidance on choosing funeral music for each moment of the service, with tips to set your choices now for your loved ones.
Read more →Burial or cremation: how do you choose what's right for you?
An overview of the personal, practical and financial considerations when choosing between burial and cremation, so you can decide what you want today.
Read more →A message on your daughter's wedding day: how do you prepare that in advance?
A personal message that will be delivered on your daughter's wedding day, even if you won't be there yourself — this is how you prepare for that moment now.
Read more →Leaving passwords behind: why a note in a drawer isn't enough
A secret note with passwords may seem practical, but it's unsafe and often found too late. Read how to safely leave passwords behind with encryption and trusted buddies.
Read more →Letter to your child of the future: what would you write in it?
A letter that won't be read for years to come calls for different words than a letter for now. This is how you write a letter that will also touch your adult child.
Read more →Drawing up an ethical will: passing on your values and life lessons
An ethical will is not a legal document but a personal legacy of values, life lessons and stories. This is how you record what you want to pass on to the people after you.
Read more →Plot rights explained: what are they and how do you arrange them?
Burial rights determine who may use a grave and for how long — a document that bereaved families often cannot find. Here's what it is, how to extend it, and where to keep it safe.
Read more →What does a funeral cost in the Netherlands? A realistic overview
A funeral has no fixed price tag: costs vary widely depending on choices regarding location, transport, and type of farewell. We outline the main cost items and show why documenting wishes in advance relieves loved ones financially and emotionally.
Read more →Plan gifts ahead: how do you make sure you never miss a birthday again?
Discover how you can plan birthdays, anniversaries and other special dates years in advance with gifts that automatically arrive on time, even if you forget yourself.
Read more →A trusted buddy for your legacy: how do you choose the right one?
A trusted buddy activates your messages and documents at the right moment, without ever seeing them. This is how you choose who gets that role and how many people you need.
Read more →Why a video message for your children is so valuable
A written letter is beautiful, but a video shows your voice, your laugh, and your gestures. This is how you start creating a personal video message for your children.
Read more →Social media after death: what happens to your accounts?
Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn have their own rules for what happens to an account after death — but they say nothing about your passwords or personal wishes. Here's how to handle it properly.
Read more →Arrange your own funeral: you can already fix this
A step-by-step overview of what you can already record about your funeral today: burial or cremation, music, location, guests and the map.
Read more →Message for later: why you should get something ready now
A voice, a handwriting, a few personal words: discover why preparing a message for later means so much to the people you leave behind.
Read more →Writing a farewell letter: how to find the right words
Practical tips and structure for writing a farewell letter that really suits you, with examples of opening lines and help if you get stuck.
Read more →Arranging a digital legacy: where do you start?
A practical guide to keeping your digital life — photos, accounts, documents, and memories — organized and safe for your loved ones.
Read more →What is a digital time capsule and how does it work?
A digital time capsule stores your words, images, and memories until they really matter. We explain how that works and how it differs from a physical time capsule.
Read more →Fully plan your own funeral — just the way you want it
With PSILY's funeral planning, you can define in detail what your farewell should look like: from music and location to your own funeral card, mailing lists and insurance policy. Everything gets to the right people at the right time.
Read more →The digital vault: keep your passwords and documents safe
There are some things you don't want to share until you're gone — passwords, important documents, or a personal message. With the PSILY digital vault, you can have them end-to-end encrypted ready for exactly one person.
Read more →Never forget your wedding day
A forgotten wedding day is never necessary again. With PSILY, for example, you can already prepare a flower, a card or a sweet message for every wedding day that comes.
Read more →Your trusted buddies: trusted people who watch over your account
Choose one to three counselors. They can activate your account at the right time — but they will never see the content of your messages.
Read more →What happens to your online accounts when you pass away?
Your email, your photos, your banking, your phone: what happens to online accounts after death, and what your loved ones need to access them.
Read more →Write a letter to your child for later: where do you start?
For your eighteenth birthday, your wedding, or simply for later. How you start such a letter, what belongs in it, and why it doesn't need to be perfect.
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