![]() ![]() Contact the decedent’s fraternal or religious organizations as they may provide additional funeral services.Ħ. If the decedent was in the military or was a dependent child or spouse of someone in the military, contact the VA office to determine the availability of burial benefits. Do this before contracting for any burial services, as funeral costs may be limited to qualify for financial support. Contact the local Department of Social Services. Was the decedent on public assistance? If so, determine if benefits include a burial costs contribution. Was the decedent a funeral society member? If yes, contact the funeral society to determine the availability of cremation or burial cost discounts. Arrangements can include transferring the remains to another location, burial or cremation. It is usually best to invite someone caring and practical. Go to mortuary with a trusted family member or friend to make funeral arrangements. Prepare for Burial, Funeral or Memorial Service. Look through Decedent’s files, a joint safe deposit box, and personal belongings to determine the following: a.) Did decedent have a prepaid burial plan? b.) Did decedent belong to a memorial society? c.) Did decedent leave any written instructions regarding a funeral or burial? (Check the last will or trust documents.)ĥ. The mortuary will normally arrange transportation to the decedent’s final resting place.Ĥ. Transportation of decedent’s remains will usually occur according to the hospital administrator’s or coroner’s instructions. Remember to contact the decedent’s employer and clergy.ģ. If you need to contact someone in the military: The American Red Cross will assist with notifications if the decedent was in the military or you need help contacting someone currently serving. ![]() The police will notify the County Coroner’s office.Ģ. The decedent’s remains should not be moved, except during CPR. ![]() Request a trauma intervention counselor if needed (they will provide emotional support while police process the death site). If the decedent died in your home, contact the police. If death was expected: the decedent's medical doctor or hospice care provider will usually call the County Coroner’s office.ġ. ![]()
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