Funeral / Celebration Of Life Planning Checklist
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5What To Do If A Death Has Occurred
Since most deaths occur in health care institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes, the attending
staff may provide you with some preliminary information. If the death occurs at home, please notify the
physician or attending registered nurse (if the death was unexpected or if there are any peculiar
circumstances, phone the Police immediately). If the deceased was under hospice care at home, they
should have left some basic information for you to follow. No matter what circumstance, our brief
checklist will help you along the way.
First Step: Initial Contact
Contact doctor, nurse, coroner or police if necessary
Contact our funeral home by phone at Elizabeth City: (252) 335-4395, Manteo: (252) 473-2449
we are available 24 hours / day.
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When you call, we will ask you these questions:
What is the full name of your loved one who died?
Where did your loved one die? Are they still at that location?
Who is the next of kin and what is their contact information?
What is your name and your contact information (if you are not the next of kin)?
Does your loved one have a pre-arranged funeral with our firm?
Second Step: Completing Funeral and / or Cremation Arrangements
Set an appointment time with us for you to come to the funeral home (or we can meet you at
your residence or other location if you desire) to complete the details of the arrangements.
For the arrangement, we will ask you to have information and items that we need to complete
the arrangements such as:
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Vital statistical information for your loved one including:
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Date and place of birth (city and state)
Parents names, including mother’s maiden name
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Marital status and spouse’s full name
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Education information
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Social Security number
Veteran’s information including discharge papers / claim number
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Pre-arrangement documentation (if applicable)
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Cemetery lot documentation (if applicable)
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A recent photograph
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Clothing for your loved one
Deciding on the location of the services – this can be at our facility, your church, or other facility
that is appropriate for hosting services
Contact the Clergy / Celebrant / Officiant who will be presiding at the service – we can also
guide you if the family wishes to emcee the service
Set the time for the service
Choose the disposition for the deceased either burial, cremation or entombment
Compose obituary with our assistance if you wish (there is no additional fee for this service) –
the information needed includes: a photo, age, place of birth, list of surviving family members,
list of predeceased family members (if desired), occupation, education, memberships, military
Twiford Direct - Elizabeth City: (252) 335-4395 , Manteo: (252) 473-2449, Hatteras: (252) 986-2554 - 24 Hours
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