When Death Occurs
If the person was not under hospice care, the police will have to be notified immediately. The police will be dispatched to the home and will place the call to the coroner or medical examiner. From there, the coroner or medical examiner will remove the body and determine whether further action is necessary. The coroner or medical examiner must release the body before a funeral home can do anything. If the person was under hospice care, contact the hospice representative, and they will notify family members what the proper procedures are to follow.
The staff of a care facility, such as a hospital or nursing home, will notify you and the necessary authorities immediately after a death has occurred. If a funeral home has been provided to the hospital or nursing home, they will be notified at the time of passing. If you are present at the hospital when the funeral director arrives, they will ask a few questions about the deceased’s wishes and set up a time to make arrangements. If you are not present, a funeral director will contact you by telephone to discuss these arrangements.
Our skilled team will coordinate the repatriation of your loved one to either New York or New Jersey, ensuring a seamless transfer, and offer comprehensive funeral services. Eden Memorial and Eden Memorial Chapels of New York have extensive experience in managing this sensitive and intricate situation.
Once everything has been cleared with the proper authorities, the next call you place should be to a licensed funeral director. Funeral directors are here to help you obtain a death certificate, transport the body, and, in the event pre-planning was not done, select a casket or urn and arrange the funeral or memorial service. The funeral director will also help you notify the employer and insurance company of the deceased. Funeral directors are there to help you and advise you.
Information required for the death certificate:
- Full Name and Address
- Social Security Number
- Hebrew Name
- Marital Status
- Race/Ethnicity
- Date and City of Birth
- Highest Level of Education
- Father’s Name, Mother’s Name (including maiden name)
- Name of Spouse (if married or widowed)
- Occupation and Employer
Additional items to have prepared:
- Cemetery Deed
- Veterans Discharge Papers (Form DD-214)
- Tallis
- Clothing (traditional burial garments Tachrichim may be required)
- Suggestions for memorial contributions (Tzedakah)
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Planning a funeral for a family member is something no one wants to do. With the guidance of Eden Memorial Chapels it is done with grace, care and compassion.