<prompt> Human: What financial steps should be taken when a parent commits suicide? What happens with insurance, sudden loss of income, taxes, funerals, and other expenses? Im young and know very little, but am trying to help close family friends find a place to start.  <response>: I, too, lost a parent to suicide when I was young. My dad by then was nearly homeless so his funeral was paid for by a relative. The only thing I remember about that time was everyone getting social security payments until we turned 18.Its a hard thing to talk about isnt it? There are so many deeper factors that will effect you long term in addition to carrying this psychological burden. I know this is a financial reddit but I am here if you need to talk. I will certainly understand. 