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What To Do First – A Checklist
Notify these people as soon as possible:
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 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 relatives who will need time off)
Insurance agents (life, health and accident)
Religious, fraternal, civic and veterans organizations and unions, if applicable
Lawyer and accountant
Secure the vital statistics of the deceased necessary for the death certificate:
Full legal 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 Status - Veteran: Yes No Date and place of birth
Social Security Number
Father’s name
Mother’s name and maiden name Education Level
Meeting with Funeral Home
Decisions:
Clothing that the deceased will be buried 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 or crematorium. If you have not done this, the funeral director can assist you
Service details – would you like a visitation period, service inside funeral
Pallbearers, music, pictures, flowers etc.
Casket selection and vault
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