by khalidu | Feb 20, 2021 | At Death, Funeral, Funeral Home
The ceremonies and customs surrounding an individual’s passing can be challenging to navigate. In certain faith traditions, families may choose to hold a variety of pre-funeral services, including wakes, visitations, viewings, and memorials, each with a special...
by khalidu | Feb 7, 2021 | At Death, Body Preparation, Body Treatment, Contact, Custody and Release of Body, Death Certificate, Funeral, Funeral Home, Legal & Financial, Medical, Post-Burial
What is the difference between services provided by a funeral home versus a cemetery? Funeral homes are responsible for collecting, transporting, washing and shrouding the body. They handle everything from the point of picking up the body after it has been released by...
by khalidu | Feb 5, 2021 | At Death, Contact
End of life decisions, medical emergencies, and death and post-death legal concerns are serious matters. For this reason, states have set up specific guidelines on who is considered next of kin when a person is unable to make decisions for themselves. Whether it is to...
by khalidu | Jan 24, 2021 | At Death, Custody and Release of Body
No matter the cause of death, it is important for families and individuals to know the custodial process of deceased bodies. This guide is to help families understand this process. Note that specific laws can differ by state, and it’s important to consult a...
by khalidu | Jan 21, 2021 | At Death, Autopsy
What is an autopsy? Autopsies are medical procedures where a doctor cuts into the body, similar to the way they would operate on a living person during routine surgery. He or she is there to examine tissue, examine vital organs, look for causes of injury, take...
by khalidu | Jan 21, 2021 | At Death, Contact, Stakeholders
When a loved one has passed away, there are various groups of people and organizations that can or should be contacted. Immediately The circumstances surrounding the death (e.g., expected vs unexpected) and where the death occurred (e.g., home, hospital) will...
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