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A Death Has Occurred
When a death occurs there are so many things to consider and decisions to make. These lists can help you navigate through them.
When a Death Occurs
At Home: If the deceased was under hospice care, notify the hospice nurse. The nurse will contact the funeral home on your behalf. If the deceased was not under hospice or another at-home medical care provider, call 911.
At a Hospital:
Notify the hospital which funeral home you have selected. The hospital will contact the funeral home on your behalf once they have completed their necessary documents.
At a Hospice Facility: Notify the hospice facility which funeral home you have selected. The hospice staff will notify the funeral home on your behalf.
At a Nursing/Long Term Care Facility: Notify the staff as to which
funeral home you have selected; they will notify the funeral home on your behalf.
Out of State/Out of the Country: Even if a death occurs away from home you should notify your local funeral home. If you plan to have the deceased casketed and brought home, or if you plan to have services in your hometown, your local funeral home can help facilitate transportation and coordination with a funeral home where the death occurred.
Contact Funeral Home: J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home phone number to set an appointment to make further arrangements (24 Hours a Day). 401-334-2300
