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Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult of life’s events that many of us will go through. Combining the emotional pain with the number of tasks that must be completed in a short amount of time can be overwhelming. Eternal Care Insurance understands. To ease the burden of suffering, and to help make your loved one’s last event a fitting tribute, we’ve compiled a list to help you plan and prepare for that last farewell.

Steps to take immediately after the death

• If the death happens outside of a hospital or nursing facility, contact the authorities immediately.
• Contact funeral homes in your area to find one that’s right for you. If the death happens at a hospital, this may be taken care of for your.
• Contact family, friends and co-workers who may not be aware of the death.
• Contact the deceased’s employer.
• Take security precautions (if needed) on their home and belongings and remove any
  valuables from the home.
• Visit www.usps.com to have all mail forwarded.
• Cancel newspapers and magazine subscriptions (as they arrive).

Step 1: Funeral arrangements

The chosen funeral home will be able to assist in most of these areas. If they do not bring up a certain subject, just ask. Their job is to help you every step of the way.
• Select a clergy/contact the deceased’s place of worship if applicable.
• Discuss special religious services and traditions with the clergy if applicable.
• Choose a funeral home.
• Purchase Tombstone Insurance to protect your loved ones tombstone from vandalism.
• Decide on the location of the service.
• Decide on the time of the funeral.
• Decide on burial or cremation.
• Choose a burial or cremation container (wood, metal, urn, etc).
• Decide between open or closed casket.
• Choose a burial site (find deed of ownership if possible, or purchase a site through the
  funeral home).
• Pick out clothing and jewelry for the deceased (remember any special pins:
  union/association membership pins, cufflinks, watches, etc.)
• Choose individuals to read eulogies.
• Pick the type of flowers and music.
• Decide on seating arrangements for the service and burial.
• Choose photos or albums for the service.
• Choose the memorial card design, verses, quotes, etc.
• Choose and reach out to pallbearers.
• Choose the memorial type and inscription.
• Purchase memorial insurance, contact Eternal Care Insurance for information.
• Purchase a guest book for the service.
• Sign the necessary papers for burial permit.
• Choose a charitable organization to receive donations.
• Discuss with family who will be responsible for expenses.

Step 2: Facts to find for the obituary

The funeral home you chose should forward the piece to the deceased’s local and hometown
newspapers. Bring the following information to your consultation to ease the process. Some of
this information is also needed for a death certificate.

• Given name.
• Armed services number.
• Date and birthplace.
• Occupation and employer.
• Mother’s maiden name and birthplace.
• Father’s name and birthplace.
• Those who have proceeded in death.
• Survivors and their relationship to the deceased.
• Hobbies and interests.
• Schools attended.

Miscellaneous steps prior to and during the funeral

• Meet a final time with the funeral director and clergy.
• Arrange care for infants or other minor children.
• Meet out-of-town attendees.
• Provide places of lodging for out-of-town attendees.
• Greet friends and family at service.
• Write a eulogy.
• Search for special wishes included in the will.
• Keep a list of callers, flower tributes and donations.
• Prepare your home or another location for a reception following the funeral (working with
  a caterer may make the process less daunting).

Things to do after the funeral

• Obtain 10-15 death certificate copies.
• Contact your local Social Security Office.
• Call all possible pension or retirement services and insurance agents of descendant to
  inquire about death benefits.
• Order thank you cards for flowers, donations, etc.

Documents to locate

• Deceased’s Will.
• Birth Certificate.
• Social Security card.
• Military discharge papers.
• Insurance policies (health, life, property, etc.).
• Citizenship papers.
• Automobile titles.
• Property deeds.
• Marriage license.
• Income tax returns (past 2 years).
• Disability claims.

Step 3: Notify the following

• Attorney, accountant, executor of estate.
• Family members.
• Close friends.
• Doctors.
• All insurance agents.
• Religious, fraternal, education, civic organizations.

Bills to pay

• Funeral Director.
• Family burial space.
• Clergy.
• Internment/burial services.
• Florist.
• Memorials.
• Funeral Services.
• Funeral Coach.
• Refreshments.
• Clothing.
• Medicine and drugs.
• Musicians.
• Others (rent, mortgage, taxes).