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Lantern Terms of Service

Last updated: December 2024 | Reviewed: February 2026

Employer-provided grief support and end-of-life planning platform. Data sharing with employers during vulnerable times raises significant concerns.

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Grade D
Bottom Line: Lantern offers grief support and end-of-life planning primarily through employer benefits programs. While the service can be helpful, the employer relationship creates privacy concerns when dealing with loss, bereavement leave, and sensitive family matters. Utilization data shared with employers raises questions about how this information might be used.

Category Scores

Employer Data Sharing 20/100
Grief Data Sensitivity 25/100
Estate Planning Tools 38/100
Service Continuity 35/100
Support Resources 42/100

Key Findings

⚠ Employer Utilization Reporting
Like other employer-provided benefits, Lantern shares aggregate utilization data with employers. This means your employer may know that employees are using grief and bereavement services, potentially during sensitive times.
"We provide your employer with aggregate reports about service utilization to help them understand the value of the benefit. Individual usage details are not shared, but engagement statistics are provided."
⚠ Grief Data Collection
Lantern collects sensitive information about loss, grief, and bereavement. This includes details about who died, your relationship to them, and your emotional state during a vulnerable time.
"To provide personalized support, we collect information about your loss including the nature of your relationship to the deceased and your current emotional needs."
⚠ Service Tied to Employment
Access to Lantern typically ends when employment ends. This means you could lose access to grief support and end-of-life planning tools exactly when you might need continuity most.
"Your access to Lantern services is provided through your employer. If your employment ends or your employer discontinues the benefit, your access will terminate."
✓ Comprehensive Grief Resources
Lantern does provide valuable grief support resources, practical guides for dealing with death-related logistics, and connection to professional support services.

Comparison: Employer Benefits Platforms

FeatureLanternEAP ProgramsPrivate Services
Employer ReportingYesYesNo
Cost to EmployeeFreeFreeOut of pocket
Access After TerminationEndsEndsContinues
Grief SpecializationExcellentGeneralVaries
PrivacyLimitedLimitedStrong

Recommendation

For Employees: Lantern can provide valuable grief support, but be aware that your employer will know you're using bereavement services. If privacy during grief is important, consider seeking private grief counseling.

Key Action: Do not rely solely on Lantern for end-of-life planning since access is employment-dependent. Use the resources while employed, but maintain separate, private estate planning documentation.