does anyone have  a checklist of things that should be done after someone dies?
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I'm sorry to hear that. Did he just pass away? I'll copy this from a book I have on checklists for everything:\n1) Call a close friend or family member to help you.\n2) Find out is he had already made final arrangements.\n3) Decide about the funeral. The body can remain as is for 72 hours, so you have time to decide on your choices.\n4) If you need to relocate the body before burial plans are finalized, you can ask for a temporary storage at a funeral home. Make sure you indicate the funeral director that you might have a different option of funeral home. You can do that.\n5) Inform friends and family about service after details are finalized.\n6) Keep careful track of the original death certificate. You'll need it. Make a ton of copies.\n7) Decide on an obituary and where it should appear.\nTake care.
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Try to go through all of the statements/paperwork you may have of your deceased relative, then contact the corresponding banks to see if there is an account in their name.  You'll probably need to come in to the bank in person and show them the death certificate and that you're a relative, for them to give you that sort of information.  You can also contact your state's Abandoned Property department (look them up in business white pages) and have them do a search for anything that may have been surrendered to them by the bank.
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Donate everything to charity, leave items of sentimental value including my novels and poems, artwork and photography for my family and loved ones.\nGive my diaries to my family and loved ones so they can remember me.\nApologize to everyone I've done ill against. \n\nSpend the day with my family and loved ones, maybe a quiet night, a good dinner, lots of hugs and kisses, talks about the past, and their futures, dreams and aspirations. Comfort them and tell them I love them.\nSpend the rest of the night in meditation and prayer until death claims me.\n\n\nJenova\n(d.yuffie@gmail.com)
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Sometimes the County will pay for a funeral, check into it.\nGood Luck!
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After Death,\n\nI think you will miss a lot of appointments
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Do you have an approximate date of death?  Anymore info you have would help.
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Usually this person is in need of bringing closure to past conflicts. Let them talk...let them express. Even help them contact old acquaintances they feel the need to say things to before they pass. \n\nOften times, this person has to come to terms with their fate. It then becomes such a peaceful time for them because they have accepted the end. Help your friend get here. Go through old memories. Remind them of experiences that helped mold their life. Accomplishments. Make them feel that their life was "lived." It helps them realize that they made a mark on this world. Ask others to come by and show respect and admiration for what they were able to share in their relationship with this person.\n\nYour friend needs to feel their self worth before accepting that it is now time to go. I have no doubt that you can do a wonderful job helping them get there. \n\nI'm so sorry for your impending loss. It is oftentimes harder on those left behind. But you are doing a wonderful thing. This will be remembered.
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In the event of a death - his funds should be frozen for a period of time.  Your cheque should be honoured but it may be delayed.  If you can wait for your money - it would be very considerate of you since the widow will now have a million things to deal with regarding her late husband (funeral, casket, headstone, etc...) let alone finding the time to be in mourning.\n\nIf your able to speak with the wife - bring it up after everything has settled (maybe after the holidays...)\n\nSorry for your loss
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i don't know but a good rule of thumb is to get your local paper and read the obituaries on a daily basis for a month or so and divide the number of obits into the number of days and that should give you a good idea of how many deceased their are in your town on a monthly basis.
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That would depend on state and funeral home....it varies\n\njust call where they are now and let them know that you need transportation arrangements made quickly if they have passed on and arranged if they will be passing soon.\n\nI am sorry for your loss..and what you are going through.\nPrayers and thoughts are with you.
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Blessings on you and your family on your loss.\n\nThese sites contain lists of sites that deal with specific types of loss:\nhttp://dmoz.org/Health/Mental_Health/Grief,_Loss_and_Bereavement/Support_Groups/\nhttp://www.google.com/Top/Health/Mental_Health/Grief,_Loss_and_Bereavement/Support_Groups/\n\n... and another site you may find helpful:\nhttp://www.healingafterloss.org
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I am so sorry that you are mourning the loss of your loved ones.  Although I have never experienced the death of a descendant, I have seen how much grief death can cause.\n\nIt seems like you are already doing one very good thing that can help you a lot: prayer.  As you continue to pray, God can speak peace to your heart.  I have also found that reading scriptures is a good way to invite the presence of the Holy Ghost into my life.  Whenever you participate in something that is true, He will testify of its truth, and His presence can give you comfort because He is a Comforter.\n\nAlso, you can learn a few doctrines that can be especially comforting in times like this.  Our Heavenly Father has made it possible for our families to be together forever.  Death does not need to be the end of our family relationships if we don't want it to be.  It is possible for you to be joined to members of your family in a way that you can continue to enjoy your relationships forever.  To learn more about this, I encourage you to speak to a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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here is one I will look for others,location helps \nhttp://interment.com/articles/goliaths.html\nhttp://www.funeralconsumerinfo.org/november2005.pdf
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most funeral homes understand that people sometimes need help with final expenses.  don't wait till the bill is due, go talk to them and explain the situation.  i'm betting they will come up with a payment program that works for you.  sorry for your loss.
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spend as much time with him as you can before he passes, you will appreciate that later....after grief however you please and get on with you life instead of dwelling on his death...more than likely it is what he would want and im sure he'd be proud of you
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I'm a Registered Nurse, so I've dealt with quite a lot of dead people and their families. Once the doctor declares that a patient is dead, we proceed to remove all medical equipment that's been used to treat the now deceased. This includes IV lines, oxygen masks, Foley catheters, nasogastric or gastrotomy tubes, Penrose drainages, heparin ports, endotracheal tubes, etc. Then the body is disrobed of all clothing it might be wearing, and given a quick sponge bath. Hands are placed on top of the abdomen and tied together; legs are also bound together at the ankles. A long strip of fabric is placed under the jaw and its ends tied in a knot at the top of the head. This is done to prevent the body from being in an awkward position once rigor mortis sets in. ID tags with the deceased's full name, date and time of death are tied to the big toe, and to one of the wrists. The body is then wrapped into a large plastic sheath and another ID tag is taped firmly to the outside of the bundle. It is then placed in the hospital's morgue to await being picked up by the funeral home that the next-of-kin chooses.
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my parents died a looooong time ago.  but, i found an exercise, to help me resolve issues with my dad. it was in a magazine somewhere sometime.  the excercise goes like this:\nset your chair opposite your dead parents chair.  sit down and tell 'him' what happened and how you felt.  go sit in the parent's chair.  speak for him and explain what happened and tell yourself what you really need to hear from him.\ndo this over and over until you work all issues and you have peace in your heart.\n\nmy dad did several things that only an adult could be able to deal with.  so as an adult, i dealt with him in this way.\n\nyou really know more about the reasons now that your grown so this way you realize it wasn't as serious as it seemed then.  a more violet situation may take professional help.