Before The Funeral - (If possible)
- LOCATE IMPORTANT PAPERS
- LOCATE INSURANCE POLICIES
- LOCATE Military discharge PAPERS
During the Visitation/Funeral:
- CRY; GRIEVE; LEAN ON OTHERS
- EAT SOMETHING REST/RELAX
- DO NOT TAKE SEDATIVES !
After The Funeral - (Wait until the following week)
- CALL Social SECURITY / 1-800-772-1213
- CALL LAWYER
- CALL PENSION DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYER
- CALL CREDIT UNION AND / OR BANK
- CALL INSURANCE COMPANIES REQUEST CLAIM FORM (S)
- NOTIFY COMPANIES OF STOCKS AND / OR BONDS STOCK BROKER MAY BE OF
HELP HERE
Other Considerations
- YOUR FUNERAL DIRECTOR CAN HELP YOU WITH MANY FACETS OF YOUR "To
do" LIST WITH INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
- WALK THROUGH YOUR GRIEF - DON'T RUN
- DON'T MAKE ANY MAJOR DECISIONS SOON AFTER A DEATH
- UPDATE YOUR WILL OR BEGIN YOUR OWN ESTATE PLANNING
- MAKE YOUR OWN FUNERAL PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
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