What is it like to lose your dad and then try to keep living your life?In this episode of Dead Dads, Scott and Roger talk with guest Tiff Daniels about grief, father loss, and the complicated mix of sadness, responsibility, humor, and memory that follows the death of a parent.Tiff shares the story of his father George, an entrepreneur, salesman, gardener, and community volunteer who passed away after choosing to stop chemotherapy during cancer treatment. The conversation explores the difficult decisions families face when a parent is dying, the strange logistics that follow a death, and the emotional reality of becoming “the next generation” in the family.They discuss everything from hospice and final conversations to the unexpected work that follows a death. Paperwork, funerals, family responsibilities, and the moment when you realize the role your dad once held in the family is now yours.Along the way there are stories about fatherhood, lessons passed from one generation to the next, and even a few funny memories that capture who George really was.Dead Dads is a podcast about losing your dad, coping with grief, and how men deal with the death of a father. Honest conversations, real stories, and sometimes a laugh in the middle of it all.If you’ve experienced father loss, grief, or the death of a parent, this episode will likely feel familiar.👤 Connect With Us On Other Platforms:Dead Dads HQ: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/Grief Resources: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/grief-resources-for-men/ Leave Us a Review: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/reviews/new/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deaddadspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ddadspodSubstack: https://substack.com/@deaddadspodcastTo be or recommend a guest for the show: https://www.deaddadspodcast.com/guests/intake/Timestamps:0:00 – When the cancer prognosis became real0:28 – Losing your dad and the purpose of Dead Dads0:54 – Podcast disclaimer (we are definitely not doctors)1:02 – Meet today’s guest: Tiff Daniels1:19 – Why Tiff volunteered to share his story2:17 – What Tiff learned from his father about being a dad2:56 – Comfort shows and the podcasts that help unwind3:55 – Introducing George, Tiff’s father4:20 – George’s love of gardening and life at the cottage5:23 – Did Tiff inherit his dad’s green thumb?6:00 – George the salesman and family provider6:51 – Lessons about mindset and positive thinking7:59 – How friends would describe George9:15 – The friendships and community he built10:05 – Stories people shared after his funeral11:29 – When George was diagnosed with cancer12:33 – Realizing he hadn’t asked the hard medical questions13:26 – Going to doctor appointments with his dad13:57 – The prognosis: chemo or a shorter timeline14:20 – Wanting one more summer at the family cottage15:00 – Choosing to stop chemotherapy15:22 – Supporting a parent after a terminal diagnosis16:13 – Recording doctor visits and navigating information17:03 – The moment Tiff first heard about the diagnosis18:30 – Telling his children their grandfather had cancer19:36 – George’s final days in hospice20:32 – Saying goodbye and the night he passed22:03 – Returning home after a parent dies23:07 – The overwhelming paperwork after death24:16 – The emotional pressure to hold everything together25:10 – Why settling an estate can take years26:14 – Shutting down accounts and managing digital life27:00 – Caring for family after a death28:01 – Supporting a grieving mother29:36 – Becoming the new family patriarch30:00 – The feeling of suddenly being “the roof”31:35 – Living up to a father’s legacy32:00 – Becoming the person your father raised you to be33:01 – The strange ways we inherit traits from our dads34:33 – Dreams about parents after they pass36:29 – Where Tiff is in his grief today37:04 – Helping his kids remember their grandfather38:50 – Photos and memories from childhood39:45 – Growing up at the family cottage41:41 – Advice for men dealing with grief42:20 – How grief changes over time43:03 – The practical reality of death and funerals44:03 – Burial, traditions, and saying goodbye46:34 – Rapid-fire questions about George46:38 – What Tiff misses most about his dad47:51 – Things he was grateful to say before his father died48:17 – The one thing that used to drive him crazy about his dad49:41 – A hilarious dad story involving Costco condoms51:34 – Advice for someone who just lost their father52:00 – Final reflections on honoring our dads53:18 – Closing thoughts from Dead Dads