What To Do After The Death Of Someone Close To You

When a loved one passes away, you are suddenly faced with a slew of small tasks. Arrange for their funeral, settle their affairs, and talk with their relatives. Here are some pointers on direct cremation in Westerville, OH.

People, in general, avoid discussing end-of-life preparations and cremations, but you never know when you will have to deal with the unexpected death of a loved one. 

Nothing is more painful than losing someone close to you, and dealing with such grief while planning a funeral is both emotionally and physically draining. With this in mind, this article gives a step-by-step checklist to assist you in understanding what you need to do immediately following the death, as well as what you need to do later. 

 

Immediately After death

The family member must complete out the relevant documentation soon after the death to certify the time, place, and possible cause of death. Then, in a hospital, hospice institution, or nursing center, have a person in authority, such as a doctor or a nurse, declare the death. Otherwise, dial 911 and they will handle the situation. 

These actions will expedite the preparation of the death certificate, which is required to close the deceased’s financial accounts and other affairs. You may have to choose whether or not you want an autopsy, which is a medical technique used to identify the cause of death. 

 

Start Funeral Preparations

After you’ve registered the death, you’ll need to start planning the funeral. It’s possible that the dead had already written a will while in hospice. If the last dispositions of a loved one have not been planned, contact a funeral home and make preparations to transport the body to the funeral home as soon as the immediate family is ready. 

Take your time when selecting a funeral home; obtain quotations from several funeral homes and select the finest one based on the quality of services it offers. Also, confirm if the funeral home offers all of the services or activities you wish done or commemorated during the funeral. 

The funeral director will be able to take care of the detailed work of the funeral and sitatuions pertaining to it. 

 

Contact the Friends and Family

Select a funeral date, then call friends and relatives to inform them of the funeral arrangements. It’s possible that you’ll be required to write an obituary, which is a death notice published in a local newspaper or on social media. 

 

When the Funeral’s Over

Make sure to take care of these tasks following the funeral:

• Obtain your loved one’s death certificate
• Let the Social Security Administration know about the passing of your loved one
• Make sure to call companies and organization that your loved on was a part of or a member to. Business like banks, credit card companies, and such.
• Get in touch with an accountant to file any required returns or taxes
• Contact your local DMV cancel their driver’s license.

You can learn more about direct cremation in Westerville, OH. Talk to us at Buckeye Cremation by Schoedinger to schedule a consultation and learn about cremation services. Visit our office in Ohio or call our location.