Immediate Steps
Protect your loved one’s property and begin notifications.
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What to Expect
In the midst of grief, focus only on the most time-sensitive tasks centered around safety, communication, and preparation. The rest can wait.
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Review the responsibilities of the executor of the estate and what to expect
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Follow these steps within the first 2 days after your loved one passes.
☐ Secure Legal Pronouncement of Death - needed for death certificate
If in a hospital or hospice, staff will do this.
If death occurs at home and was not expected, call 911.
☐ Notify Close Family and Friends
Begin informing immediate family members.
Notify employer (if applicable).
Use email, social media, and phone to spread the word.
☐ Secure Property
Lock residence and vehicles.
Arrange for care of pets.
Safeguard valuables like jewelry and documents.
☐ Locate and Review End-of-Life Wishes
Check for funeral instructions, organ donation, or pre-paid burial plans (If donating organs or full body - notifications may need to go out within hours of your loved one passing).
Direct any service providers to delete your personal information from their records.
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