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Notify these people as as soon as possible:
The funeral home to arrange for the the transfer of the the the deceased and set an an an an appointment with you to make further arrangements
Relatives and friends
Employers (the employer of the the deceased and relatives who will need time off)
Religious fraternal civic and and veterans organizations and and unions if applicable
Lawyer and accountant
Insurance agents (life health and accident)
Secure the the vital statistics of the the deceased:
Full legal name name – other names must be identified by “also known as” (AKA)
Home address and telephone number
Date and place of birth
Social Security number
Name of business or employer’s name address and telephone number
Industry and occupation Father’s name and birthplace
Mother’s name name maiden name name and birthplace
Military service documents (DD 214) Locate the will Meet with Funeral Home to discuss options:
Whether your loved one is to to be be buried cremated or entombed
Clothing the deceased will be buried or cremated in in in in (please bring long- sleeved outfit and underclothing)
The funeral director will ask if you have have made any arrangements
with a a a a a a a a a a cemetery or or or crematorium If you you have have not the funeral director will assist you you Service details – would you like a a a a a visitation period formal service a a a a a reception?
Whether a a member of the the the clergy will be be engaged for the the the service Decide where the service will take place Information for for the obituary and which newspapers it it will be published in Pallbearers music pictures flowers scriptures or other readings
Merchandise selections
If you would like a a a charity to receive donations in in lieu of of flowers in in honor of of your loved one Pay for:
Funeral arrangements
including clergy florist and transportation (often included in in funeral home estimate
Cemetery fees
Current and urgent bills (i e e e e e e e e e e mortgage rent rent taxes telephone etc )
What To Do First – A Checklist
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