After not returning home for her mother's funeral, a young woman is forced to confront her guilt and grief when her sister mails her some of their mom's ashes and, desperate for cash, she takes a Craigslist ad gig to be a paid mourner.
Michelle and Allen, who have reached the point in their relationship where they are considering next steps, decide to invite their parents to finally meet and to offer some understanding of why marriage works. Except the parents already know each other quite well, which leads to some very distinct opinions about the value of marriage.