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Other contact's that need notification upon an unexpected death.

11/1/2012

 
The funeral home can also help arrange transportation of the deceased to the funeral home, begin collecting information for the death certificate and obituary, help you notify other parties such as Social Security, and provide grief support.

When a death occurs, you also have to notify the deceased’s employer, life insurance Company, other organizations, the court, and the bank. 

The employer. If the deceased was working, the employer must be notified as soon as possible. Ask about any benefits the deceased was receiving or will receive, including any pay due (including vacation or sick time), disability income, etc. Ask if you or other dependents are still eligible for benefit coverage through the company. Determine whether there is a life insurance policy through the employer, who the beneficiary is, and how to file a claim.

  • The life insurance company. Look through the deceased's important papers for a life policy. Call the agent or company to determine how to file a claim. Usually the beneficiary (or the beneficiary's guardian, if a minor) must complete the claim forms and related paperwork. You'll need to submit a certified death certificate and a claimant's statement to establish proof of claim. Ask about payment options. You may have a choice between receiving a lump sum or having the company place the money in an interest-bearing account from which you can write checks.

  • Other organizations. Usually the funeral home will contact Social Security and the Veterans Administration (if applicable) on your behalf. You will want to contact any unions, professional or service organizations, or fraternal organizations of which your loved one was a member. He or she may have had life insurance or other benefits through these organizations.

  • The court. If you were named executor of your loved one's will, you'll need to file a probate case with the court. An attorney is not required, but it may help you to hire one that is experienced in probate. As executor, you'll be responsible for carrying out your loved one's wishes according to the will, paying creditors and balancing the estate. There is no standard time for probate, and it can be complicated and lengthy.

  • The bank. If you have a joint account with the deceased, you may be able to conduct business as usual depending on how the account was opened. Otherwise, usually only the will's executor or administrator can access the account after providing the required paperwork to the bank. You will need to contact your bank to determine their requirements.

Which Funeral Home should I pick?

10/16/2012

 
This is a question of personal preference; some deciding factors, of course, will be quality of service and price points.  It is recommended that you ask a friend of the family to help obtain prices from several funeral homes so that you can make an informed decision, based on facts and not emotions.  Have the friend request a breakdown in pricing so that when you are comparing funeral homes you are actually comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges.  Having all the costs broken down allows you to compare prices adequately.

When an unexpected death occurs, who should I notify?

10/15/2012

 
If a person dies at home or at work, the first call must be made to 911. Any unexpected death occurring without a physician or medical personnel present must be reported to the police and an investigation held. The medical examiner will examine the body then arrange for it to be transported to the morgue for autopsy (if necessary) or to the funeral home.  

If your loved one was currently receiving medical care, be sure to notify the doctor. If your loved one was in hospice care, it is not necessary to call 911. You can call the hospice facility direct.

You will need to notify family, friends and clergy. It may be easier on you to make just a few phone calls to close relatives and ask them to inform specific people so the burden of spreading news does not rest entirely on you. If you are alone, don't be afraid to ask someone to keep you company as you make the first phone calls and cope with the first hours after the death.


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Funeral Arrangements for Unexpected Death-where do I start?

10/15/2012

 
Are you suddenly dealing with an unexpected death in your family?  You just knew your Aunt Betsy had made pre-arranged funeral preparations; after all, she had always planned for every other life changing event.  Remember all the baby showers, weddings, and the Fourth of July family reunions that she so carefully and meticulously thought-out and pieced together at a moment’s notice?  Aunt Betsy had always been such a gracious hostess. You stop for a second and reflect - certainly she would have made funeral plans - well didn’t she?   

After sorting through her affairs, you now realize your beloved Aunt Betsy had never made any kind of arrangements for her own funeral; but knowing how Aunt Betsy had always put others before herself, she probably never thought she would pass away at such a young age.  Besides, there was always someone else in the family that handled notifying all the relatives, planning the funeral, writing the obituary, and putting together a heartwarming reception.  Including all those other details that are so minute, yet memorable.  Now as you are given the responsibility of planning this delicate matter. You ponder for a minute – Where do I start?

Planning a funeral for an unexpected death of a loved one can be emotionally and physically taxing; there are so many decisions that need to be made in such a short period of time.  Unfortunately, the scenario above is a common occurrence.  At Family-Funeral & Cremation we want to help those who have never had to handle funeral arrangements.  Our mission is to communicate and aid those who are faced with this untimely responsibility.  To help those in need, we will be offering a series of helpful steps to guide you through these troubling times.  

In the meantime, should you have questions or immediate needs please call and ask for one of our family service counselors (850) 466-5440.

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