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Immediately After a Death

Contact loved ones and the authorities

  • Notify the deceased's closest loved ones
  • Notify local authorities
  • Secure key documents and valuables
  • Determine needs for the body

  • Determine organ donation needs
  • Determine if an autopsy is needed
  • Review needs for transporting the deceased's body
  • Manage dependents and the community

  • Notify loved ones and the larger community
  • Arrange care for family members and pets in need
  • Notify the deceased's employer
  • Contact professional service providers
  • Contact an end-of-life doula
  • Manage properties and valuables

  • Secure the deceased's home
  • Secure stored valuables
  • Secure vehicle(s)
  • Secure business materials
  • Review benefits and other compensation

  • Request multiple copies of the Death Certificate
  • File for Social Security survivors benefits
  • File a life insurance claim
  • Request veterans benefits
  • Review COVID-19 or natural disaster death benefits
  • Review additional death benefits opportunities
  • Collect final wages and additional compensation
  • Check in on yourself and others

  • Monitor your grief and others' needs
  • Ask for help
  • Notify loved ones

    The deceased's family, friends, and associates should be informed of the death death.

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