The death of a loved one is a difficult time regarding both the emotions involved and the arrangements to be made for the deceased. This responsibility often falls on those closest to the deceased who are in the midst of grieving. To avoid forgetting a step, follow this guide from a local funeral home after a loved one’s passing.

Steps to Coping With Death

Know Their Wishes

Many of the following steps are easier if you already know what your loved one planned for their funeral service. If possible, discuss these decisions beforehand, or look for any last wishes in their will and related documents.

Notify the Authorities

If your loved one was in a medical facility or receiving hospice care, their medical providers have a process in place for when a patient passes. But, if your loved one died at home, you’ll need to contact the police to make sure it’s correctly documented. If your loved one was registered as an organ donor, you’ll also need to contact the nearest hospital as soon as possible upon their death—delaying may mean the organs are not viable.

Contact a Funeral Home

If your loved one already made arrangements with a funeral home, that’s the one you should call to receive the remains of the deceased. Otherwise, choose a funeral home that is close by that you trust and offers the funeral or cremation services you or your loved one have chosen. Later, they will help you make funeral or memorial service arrangements.

Contact Family & Friends

Finally, it’s time to deliver the difficult news. Wherever possible, announce your loved one’s passing face to face or by phone rather than by text or online. You may want to tell just a few people and ask them to spread the word.

If you need a funeral home in Rochester, NY, choose Leo M. Bean And Sons Funeral Home. This family-owned establishment has served Monroe County residents for over 40 years, offering compassionate, respectful, and professional funeral services. For questions and assistance, call them at (585)426-7830 or send a message online.