The following is a checklist of things to complete at this time:

• Notify relatives and friends

• Select a mortuary
  • Notify clergy regarding the funeral or memorial services

  • Work with the mortuary and the clergy in planning details of your loved one's service

  • Visit two to three funeral homes before making a decision

• Obtain death certificates (provided by mortuary)

Other Things to Think About After the Funeral or Memorial Service

• Notify lawyer and personal representative

• Notify insurance companies including automobile insurance (for immediate cancellation and refund of premium)

• Check carefully all life and casualty insurance policies and death benefits (check also on income for survivor's of these benefits) including:
  • Social Security

  • Trade Union

  • Credit Union

  • Veterans Association

  • Fraternal Organizations

• If your loved one was living alone, notify utilities and the landlord. Also to notify the post office and newspaper subscriptions

• Check and verify existing debts, mortgages and installment payments. If there will be a delay in payments, notify creditors before payments are due

• Prepare a list of people to receive acknowledgements (written notes or printed acknowledgements)