When a death occurs there are so many things to consider and decisions to make. These lists can help you navigate through them.
At Home: If the deceased was under hospice care, notify the hospice nurse. The nurse will contact the funeral home on your behalf. If the deceased was not under hospice or another at-home medical care provider, call 911.
At a Hospital: Notify the funeral home, the funeral home will then contact the hospital.
At a Hospice Facility: Notify the hospice facility which funeral home you have selected. The hospice staff will notify the funeral home on your behalf.
At a Nursing/Long Term Care Facility: Notify the staff as to which funeral home you have selected; they will notify the funeral home on your behalf.
Out of State/Out of the Country: Even if a death occurs away from home you should notify your local funeral home. Your local funeral home can help facilitate transportation and coordination with a funeral home where the death occurred.
These may be required to establish rights for insurance, pensions, survivor benefits, ownership, etc.
TIP: Determine the measurements of the niche to ensure the urn will fit properly.