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