The first person you should call when someone dies is a funeral director.
Funeral directors are trained professionals who can guide you through the process of arranging a funeral. They can help you with everything from choosing a casket to planning the service.
Here are some other people you might need to contact:
- Family and friends: You'll want to let them know about the death so they can offer their support.
- Doctor or hospital: If the death occurred in a hospital or other medical facility, you'll need to contact them to obtain a death certificate.
- Employer: If the deceased person was employed, you'll need to notify their employer.
- Insurance companies: If the deceased person had life insurance or other insurance policies, you'll need to contact the insurance companies to file a claim.
- Legal professionals: If there is a will or other legal matters to be addressed, you may need to contact an attorney.
It's important to remember that you don't have to do everything yourself. Funeral directors and other professionals can help you through this difficult time.
