When someone who is close to you dies, it can be difficult to know what to do next. These steps will guide you through the process:
There are a number of people you need to contact when someone has passed away; who exactly you’ll need to call will depend upon the circumstances. When death is unexpected, sudden, or caused by unknown circumstances, call 911. When the death was anticipated, call the person’s doctor. When a doctor isn’t available, you may need to contact a coroner or chief medical officer.
Once the first call is made, the deceased will be transferred to a funeral home. You don’t need to feel pressured to make the final funeral arrangements with the "First Call" funeral home because the deceased can always be transferred to another location afterwards.
Step 2: Arrange for the Funeral Service
Before you arrange for a service, find out whether or not the deceased had pre-arrangements. If they have, you can simply follow their instructions. When they have not, you’ll need to meet with a funeral director to arrange the service. There are a number of things to keep in mind during this meeting. For one, you are never obligated to go with the first funeral director you meet with. You shouldn’t feel pressured. At the meeting, it’s important to discuss whether the deceased will be buried or cremated. You’ll also want to bring up any religious needs as well as any groups they may have been affiliated with (military, etc). Some groups will actually help cover the costs of a funeral.
The funeral director will often have ties to a particular cemetery (or cemeteries) and they can help you handle those arrangements. There may already be a place reserved for the deceased in a particular cemetery; let the funeral director know.
Think of some of your loved one’s favourite things: favourite flowers, songs, colours, sayings, and passages. You can use these to guide your decisions when it comes to choosing funerary products. The funeral director will be able to offer a variety of products like different kinds of services, various types of caskets and urns, and more, all to enhance the funeral. You should always feel free to shop around and find the perfect products for your needs.
Once the funeral is planned, you’ll need to turn your efforts to paperwork. Death notices will have to be sent to banks, government programs, and other entities. You may also need to file for death benefits. For this type of work, it can be useful to consult an attorney.
The amount of planning that needs to be done can feel burdensome so don’t hesitate to ask for help or take a break. Those looking for a funeral home Winnipeg has trusted for decades should get in touch with us.
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