When a loved one passes away at home or outside a healthcare facility, contact emergency personnel before they can be taken into our care. If they were under medical care, notify their physician as well.
In a healthcare facility, the staff will notify the proper authorities and your chosen funeral home if informed.
Emergency and medical personnel will assist you in obtaining a medical certificate and other necessary paperwork.
This can be an emotional time, and we are here to support you. If you're unsure of what to do, call us anytime for guidance and assistance.
Notify close friends and relatives personally and through your loved one’s death notice. If this process is too difficult, it’s okay to ask a trusted family member or friend to help.
Now is the time to review any preplanned funeral wishes and meet with a funeral director. If there are no prearrangements, consider the following:
These are just starting points. Contact us for guidance and to understand your options. We're here to support you.
When you meet with our staff to discuss arrangements, we'll start with a general price list. We'll then learn about your loved one to create a personalized, meaningful celebration of their life. This includes:
To make the process smooth, bring information like their full legal name, SSN, birth details, parents' names, veteran status, education, occupation, burial location, clergy details, survivors' names, insurance info, a recent photo, and clothing for dressing.