Please use this section to help navigate through the many things ahead to consider and the decisions to make.
People to notify: The funeral home, to arrange for the transfer of the deceased (usually this can be done within 1-2 hours although it may take longer to obtain a release form from the hospital) and set an appointment with you to make further arrangements Relatives, executor/executrix and friends Employers, the employer of the deceased and or Insurance agents (life, health and accident) Religious, fraternal, civic and veterans organizations and unions, if applicable Lawyer and accountant
Secure the vital statistics of deceased: Full length name – other names must be identified by “also known as” (AKA) Home address and telephone number Name of business or employer’s name address and telephone number Industry and occupation Military service serial number Date and place of birth Citizenship Father’s name and birthplace Mother’s name, maiden name and birthplace Locate the will
Things to pay for: Ambulance services, if any Funeral arrangements, including clergy, florist and transportation Cemetery and memorialization services Current and urgent bills (i.e mortgage, rent, taxes, telephones, etc).
Meet with the funeral home and decide within a few hours: Clothing that the deceased will be buried in or cremated in Whether your loved one is to be buried, cremated or entombed The funeral director will ask if
you have made any arrangements with a cemetery. If you have not done this, you will need to visit the cemetery. Service details – would you like a visitation period, formal service, a reception? Whether a member of the clergy will be engaged for the service Pallbearers, music, pictures, flowers, scripture or other readings Casket selection If you would like a charity to receive donations in lieu of flowers
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