Contact your physician or hospice nurse. If there is no attending physician or hospice nurse available, call 911, Police and or Emergency Services will respond and advise.

Hospitals advise families on procedures when death is near or comes to pass. They are there to listen, answer any questions you may have and help you get ready to call your Funeral Service Provider. Nursing Homes need to know whether you want to be called when death occurs, if you are not present at the time. They will advise you of their procedures when a death occurs.

Preparing for an Arrangement Conference Organize your thoughts by writing down ideas and questions you may wish to ask during an arrangement conference.

• Your loved one’s Social Security Number
• Parents’ names, including maiden name, and state or country of birth
• Job Description (even if retired)
• Choice of final resting place (cemetery, scattering, or residence)
• Will you want to witness the cremation?
• Military Discharge Papers (if applicable)
• Obituary Notice information
• Loved one’s clothing & photo
• Residence address
• Number of years living in county at residence address
• Legal next of kin or durable power of attorney