Funeral Syllabus

Aisha Langford

Make a Plan. Keep the Peace. Leave a Legacy. Funeral syllabus is a thoughtful, structured approach to navigating end-of-life considerations. Helping individuals and families tackle the often-overwhelming tasks and decisions surrounding aging, death, funerals, and legacies.

  1. 6d ago

    Things Nobody Tells You, Part 5: Nobody Tells You Grief Can Look Different for Everyone

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford explores something most people never expect: how differently the people around us can respond to the very same loss. Aisha walks through the ways grief can vary from person to person, shaped by personality, culture, generation, and lived experience. She explains why those differences can create friction within families and offers three practical ways to navigate them with more understanding and less judgment. You'll leave this episode with a more generous perspective on how grief shows up and one quiet, reflective step you can take this week. This is the fifth and final episode in the Things Nobody Tells You mini-series. You can watch the first episode in the series here: https://youtu.be/yUatVnpIb9I The second episode here: https://youtu.be/tA4ug1p9L6c The third episode here: https://youtu.be/AsYqhKSUE5k And the fourth episode in the series is here: https://youtu.be/E1-v_Pat57Q More Resources: Free Family Meeting Planning Checklist: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Episode 10: https://youtu.be/uNXvImyztQk?si=1xICVbNl50jcN9Y8 Episode 11: https://youtu.be/qKyI5rw9I80?si=ZSJcYsrVlDGSHYMS Episode 26: https://youtu.be/Ow-0562YTo4

  2. Oct 14

    Navigating Inherited Property with Scott Stollar

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford talks with Scott Stollar, a California-based REALTOR® and C.A.R. Certified Probate and Trust Specialist who helps families navigate inherited property after a death. Inheriting a home can bring emotional, financial, and practical decisions, including whether to keep the property, sell it, rent it, or have one family member buy out the others. Drawing on his work in real estate and his own experience inheriting a home, Scott shares practical guidance for navigating these decisions. Aisha and Scott discuss what to consider before making major decisions about an inherited home, navigating multiple heirs and family dynamics, common mistakes to avoid, and how planning ahead can make things easier for the people who matter most. Whether you're dealing with an inherited property now or planning ahead for your own family, this conversation can help you approach the process with greater clarity. About Scott Stollar Scott Stollar is a REALTOR® and founder of SellItScott, and a C.A.R. Certified Probate and Trust Specialist serving San Diego and greater Southern California. He has more than 12 years of real estate experience and has helped more than 150 families navigate inherited property. Having inherited a home himself, Scott brings both personal and professional experience to his work with families. Resources Funeral Syllabus: https://funeralsyllabus.com/ Scott's website: https://sellitscott.com/ Inherited Home Playbook: https://sellitscott.com/playbook Capital Gains Worksheet: https://sellitscott.com/capital-gains-estimate/ Inherited Homes California YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sellitscott Have a question or suggestion for a future topic? Email: aisha@funeralsyllabus.com Phone: (313) 300-8605 Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Laws and requirements vary by state. If you have questions about your specific situation, consider consulting a qualified professional.

  3. Oct 13

    Things Nobody Tells You, Part 4: Nobody Tells You Your Wishes May Not Be Enough

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford addresses one of the most common assumptions in end-of-life planning; that telling your family what you want is enough. Aisha explains why knowing what you want, agreeing about what you want, and having the legal authority to carry it out are three different things. Drawing on published research showing that surrogates incorrectly predict end-of-life treatment preferences in nearly one third of cases, she makes a compelling case for why conversations need to be backed by formal documentation. You'll leave this episode with two simple questions to ask yourself about your own plan and a clear sense of where to start if the answer to either one is no. This is the fourth of five episodes in the Things Nobody Tells You mini-series. You can watch the first episode in the series here: https://youtu.be/yUatVnpIb9I The second episode here: https://youtu.be/tA4ug1p9L6c The third episode here: https://youtu.be/AsYqhKSUE5k More Resources: Free Family Meeting Planning Checklist: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Episode 6: https://youtu.be/qIV9EDlvdz8?si=inXVUfn7atp2gvPP Episode 12: https://youtu.be/JOyk8d25-Jc?si=ym7jTYpbdtL3btVX Have a question or suggestion for a future topic? Email: aisha@funeralsyllabus.comPhone: (313) 300-8605 Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Laws and requirements vary by state. If you have questions about your specific situation, consider consulting a qualified professional.

  4. Oct 6

    Things Nobody Tells You, Part 3: NHow Much a Funeral Can Cost

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford breaks down the real cost of a funeral and explains where families most often get surprised. Aisha covers what to know about caskets, embalming, and cremation — including your consumer rights under the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule — and makes an important distinction between preplanning and prepaying that most people have never considered. You'll leave this episode better equipped to understand your options, ask the right questions, and protect the people you love from making expensive decisions while they're grieving. This is the third of five episodes in the Things Nobody Tells You mini-series. You can watch the first episode in the series here: https://youtu.be/yUatVnpIb9I The second episode here: https://youtu.be/tA4ug1p9L6c More Resources: Free Family Meeting Planning Checklist: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/complying-funeral-rule Episode 2: https://youtu.be/sjuWe17MX4w?si=3YRHlP_szERBudHQ Episode 3: https://youtu.be/iAAxsn3gYSg?si=klv1y8VBDA1gIegM Episode 15: https://youtu.be/-hVNrV6jCBE?si=zDKLiqaNVSYojVv2

  5. Sep 29

    Things Nobody Tells You, Part 2: Your Digital Life Doesn't Die With You

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford tackles something that didn't exist as a planning concern twenty years ago; what happens to your digital life after you're gone.Aisha walks through the scope of what people have online, from social media accounts and email to financial accounts and digital photos, and explains why none of it automatically transfers to your family when you die. She covers the planning tools some platforms offer, the importance of creating a digital inventory, and why simply sharing your passwords with someone isn't always the right solution.You'll leave this episode with three clear steps for getting your digital life in order and one concrete action you can take this week.This is the second of five episodes in the Things Nobody Tells You mini-series.You can watch the first episode in the series here: https://youtu.be/yUatVnpIb9I More Resources: Free Family Meeting Planning Checklist: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/

  6. Sep 22

    Things Nobody Tells You, Part 1: Nobody Tells You Probate Is Public Record

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford reveals something that surprises most people; when your will goes through probate after your death, it generally becomes part of the public court record.Aisha explains what probate is, why having a will does not automatically mean your estate will avoid it, and what tools like a revocable living trust can do to help keep your affairs private. You'll leave this episode with a clearer understanding of what happens to your will after you die and one concrete step you can take this week to learn more about how probate works where you live.This is the first of five episodes in the Things Nobody Tells You mini-series.Resources: Episode 6 with estate planning attorney Terrence Quinn: https://youtu.be/qIV9EDlvdz8?si=pqlMhSiMhWt973fyMore Resources: Free Family Meeting Planning Checklist: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/

  7. Sep 15

    Honoring a Life, Part 7: Ways to Remember and Honor Our Loved Ones

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford getspersonal by sharing her own perspective on honoring loved ones after loss and why there is no single right way to do it. Aisha openly shares that she is not someone who visitscemeteries, while fully validating those for whom grave visits are meaningful and important. She then walks through a variety of ways to keep someone present. From living memorials and everyday rituals to digital tributes andlegacy traditions. You'll leave this episode with at least one new idea forhonoring someone you've lost in whatever way feels most meaningfully and trueto who they were. This is the seventh and final episodes of the Honoring a Life mini-series. You can watch the first episode here: https://youtu.be/v2rbZ4vIiUgThe second episode is here: https://youtu.be/78jaVvSXUqEThe third episode is here: https://youtu.be/WDw_hI0VILsEpisode no. 4 is available here: https://youtu.be/ZHyJR-6GXtMEpisode no. 5 is here: https://youtu.be/T0hJ5f0ikJAAnd episode no. 6 is here: https://youtu.be/L1KpjMUvFRM More Resources: Free Family Meeting Planning Checklist: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/

  8. Sep 8

    Honoring a Life, Part 6: The Gift of Pre-Planning Your Own Memorial

    In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford makes the case for one of the most loving things you can do for the people who will grieve you; pre-planning your own memorial.Aisha explains what to document, how to set aside funds, why life insurance matters, and how leaving clear guidance spares your loved ones from guesswork.You'll leave this episode with a simple list of things to write down this week and the motivation to actually do it.This is the sixth of seven episodes in the Honoring a Life mini-series.- You can watch the first episode here: https://youtu.be/v2rbZ4vIiUg- The second episode is here: https://youtu.be/78jaVvSXUqE- The third episode is here: https://youtu.be/WDw_hI0VILs- Episode no. 4 is available here: https://youtu.be/ZHyJR-6GXtM- And episode no. 5 is here: https://youtu.be/T0hJ5f0ikJAMore Resources: Free Family Meeting Planning Checklist: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/

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Make a Plan. Keep the Peace. Leave a Legacy. Funeral syllabus is a thoughtful, structured approach to navigating end-of-life considerations. Helping individuals and families tackle the often-overwhelming tasks and decisions surrounding aging, death, funerals, and legacies.

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  • Creator
    Aisha Langford
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aisha Langford
  • Show Website
    Funeral Syllabus