When Someone Dies
WHAT TO DO WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES
Here you will find instructions on the steps to take immediately after a loved one dies at home, at a hospital/skilled nursing facility, or out-of-state.
| 1. | What to do when a loved one dies at home |
| 2. | What to do when a loved one dies at a hospital or skilled nursing facility |
| 3. | What to do when a loved one dies out-of-state |
| Question #1 | What to do when a loved one dies at home |
| Answer: | 1. Contact primary physician or home health care provider if home care such as hospice is being rendered. 2. Personally contact our funeral home regardless of time of day. Our answering service will take the initial call after business hours. These professionals are given specific instructions to obtain certain information at this time. A director will contact you within 15 minutes. |
| Question #2 | What to do when a loved one dies at a hospital or skilled nursing facility |
| Answer: | Personally contact our funeral home regardless of time of day. We prefer to speak directly to family member. Our answering service will take the initial call after business hours. These professionals are given specific instructions to obtain certain information at this time. A director will contact you within 15 minutes. |
| Question #3 | What to do when a loved one dies out-of-state |
| Answer: | Contact our funeral home FIRST. We have many resources available to obtain a reputable funeral home in that area that will work on our behalf. |
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