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.
