Call Close Friends and Family
When you first discover that your loved one has passed, you’ll need to call important friends and family members. Let them know what has happened. Allow yourself to comfort each other and grieve together. This will help you process the initial shock associated with losing a loved one.
If They Died at Home
Next, it’s time to move on to the legal side. In this case, you will need to call the family doctor. They need to have examined the deceased in the last six months. They will be able to issue a death certificate. This will allow the funeral director to transport the body to the funeral home. If they didn’t have a doctor you can call the police.
Sometimes, your loved one might have been under the care of a hospice nurse. In this case, the hospice nurse will be able to issue a certificate of death.
If They Died in Hospital
Sometimes, your loved one might have died in hospital. In this case, the hospital staff will examine them and create the death certificate. From there, the funeral home can arrange for the transport of the body.
Contact the Funeral Home
Shortly after the death, you should contact the funeral home. This will allow you to have a few important discussions. Most importantly they will discuss the funeral options in Wodonga. The funeral director can help you take care of all these proceedings, easing the burden of organising the services.
Use the Australian Death Notification Service
When someone has passed away, there are a lot of important organisations that need to be notified. In this case, the Australian Death Notification service can help. By following the steps, you’ll be able to tell multiple organisations at once, allowing you to close the accounts. To do this, you’ll need to have a certificate of death.
Call Wider Group of Friends and Family
After you have told the immediate friends and family about the death. This can be a big task, especially if your loved one was a social person. You might need to track down these people through email and phone contacts. If possible, get a friend or family member to help you with this. You don’t need to call all of them personally. You can send out a group text or email to alert them of the passing. It can be a good idea to create a post about the death on social media.
Notify Their Employer
After the death, you’ll need to get in touch with their employer. Tell them about their passing. You’ll also want to finalize any paychecks and collect any benefits that are owed. You can also talk about any insurance policies that might cover funeral expenses.
Start Forwarding Mail
Shortly after the death, you should visit the post office. You’ll want to start forwarding the mail to yourself. This will ensure that it doesn’t pile up at your loved one’s house, causing you to miss an important message.
Conway Funeral Homes Can Help
When a loved one passes, there is a lot for you to take care of. Our caring staff can help take some of the stress away from planning a funeral. So, call us to talk about funeral options in Wodonga to plan a service that will honour your loved one’s life.
