Losing a loved one

Losing a loved one is difficult.  Overloaded with emotions, here’s a checklist to help things go smoother. 

-Contact family members, and employer.

-Secure home, provide care for pets, dependents, and forward mail. 

-Honor end of life requests (if known) This might include organ donating, celebration of life, funeral.

-Work with funeral home for cremation and burial. Take a friend or family member for support.

-Call cemetery to arrange burial.  (Best practice is to buy a plot prior to death)

-Publish obituary in local paper

-Locate a copy of their will or trust. (Check in safe deposit box, safe, or desk.)

-Get 5 copies of death certificate.

-Close out all social media accounts, i.e., Facebook, Instagram.

Grief is a roller coaster and its very easy to get submerged into what needs to be done.  Take time to grieve, and self-care.  Reach out to friends and family for support.