Funeral Planning for an Unexpected Death
There are few things in life worse than the unexpected death of a loved one. How do you decide on something as important as final resting plans if you never had a conversation with your loved one about it? At such an emotionally devastating time, choosing caskets and filling out paperwork can seem utterly overwhelming. In the unfortunate event of an unexpected death of a loved one, here are the steps you should take to begin the funeral planning process: Call the Funeral Home One of the initial calls you’ll need to make after a death is to a funeral home. In the funeral industry, this is often referred to as the “first call.” During the call, the funeral director can offer guidance on the next steps you should take. According to Funeral Wise , you should be prepared to provide the following information to your funeral director: The deceased person’s name, Social Security number, address and phone number Time of death The current location of the body— full address and phone number Atte