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trained as grief counselors and continue • Deceased’s legal name
even after the funeral to help along in the • Legal address
bereavement process. • Social security number
• Both parents’ names (including
Who can make funeral arrangements? mother’s maiden name)
In most cases it is the closest next of • Date of birth
kin making the arrangements. On other • Place of birth
occasions, the executor or executrix of • Level of education
a will is responsible. An agent having • If served in the military: years of
been appointed by the deceased will service and a copy of the discharge
supersede all others and make the funeral papers DD214
arrangements. The agent, having been • Employment history, position held,
instructed by the deceased, in the form of nature of industry and place of
a legal document signed by the deceased employment
and witnessed in accordance with Public • If in ground burial or entombment,
Health Laws, will fulfill the wishes and will the cemetery and the deed if
coordinate with the funeral director the available
arrangements set forth in the document. • If open casket viewing is anticipated,
The person signing the contract becomes clothing and a recent picture
responsible for the payment of the funeral
services performed. What should I do when a death occurs?
Whether sudden or anticipated, call your
What should I be prepared to provide funeral home of choice. A funeral director
when going to the funeral home to is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
make arrangements? week, including holidays. They will guide
When making at-need or pre-need according to your individual situation.
arrangements, the family will need to
provide information required for the death Can your funeral home conduct a funeral
certificate. This information, referred to service in another location?
as vital statistics consists of the following: Yes. Many funeral homes will allow
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