A Secure Plan, LLC is an Illinois-based Estate Planning and Death AfterCare company.
We help individuals and families create an end of life plan and assist families closing out their loved one's estate.
06/15/2026
We recently spoke with Becky from about the challenges that come after losing a parent—both emotional and practical.
Stay tuned for the full video, and check out for valuable resources and support. 💙
Accepting that death is part of life is never easy. ❤️
Death Doula, Erica Reid Gerdes, walks us through some of the challenges accepting death into our lives.
A Secure Plan is here to help families prepare with love and guidance. 🤝
05/26/2026
When a loved one passes away, the grief is heavy, and the sudden paperwork can feel paralyzing. What actually needs to happen in week one, month one, and six months down the road?
Join us for an IG Live with John Kohlhepp, founder of A Secure Plan, LLC and a certified Death Doula. We’re breaking down the practical, step-by-step administrative tasks of handling a small estate so you don't have to figure it out alone.
Sometimes the most important things we leave behind aren’t financial ❤️
A recipe, a photograph, a handwritten note, a name on the back of a picture… those little details become part of a family’s story for generations.
Planning ahead also means preserving the memories and moments that matter most. 🤍
A Secure Plan is here to help you prepare with care for the people you love.
When talking about Bedside Care it's great to speak with a Death Doula ❤️
We turn to Erica Reid Gerdes to talk through hospice and dying in this video. 🤍
Did you know that you can plan a celebration of life party while you are still living?
Brooke Benjamin from Inclusive Funeral Care shares an example with us.
For more information, visit: https://www.inclusivefuneralcare.com/
05/03/2026
New content coming soon with insights from Funeral on planning and preparation. 🕊️
Stay tuned for what you need to know!
04/21/2026
Sometimes the smallest task can be challenging when we are grieving. 💔
Sam's challenge was the daily arrival of the mail. 📬
Read the full story here:
https://windycitytimes.com/2026/04/04/opinion-the-mail-that-keeps-coming/
After someone passes, everything has to be handled at once—insurance, taxes, accounts, and more 📞
Without a clear plan, that responsibility can quickly become overwhelming ⚠️
Getting organized ahead of time helps your family move forward with clarity and support ❤️
Have you made your funeral/celebration of life plans? ⏳
It takes pressure off the people who are left to carry everything forward ❤️
Planning ahead is one of the most meaningful ways to care for your family 🤍
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