WHAT TO DO AFTER SOMEONE DIES A Practical Checklist by Buried at Work ☐ Obtain the Verification of Death & Pronouncement of Death ☐ Identify If Medical Research or Organ Donation Program Arrangements Exist ☐ Arrange for the Transfer of the Body ☐ Keep Track of All Property, Income, Debts, Expenses, & Correspondence of the Estate ☐ Secure the Deceased's Residence and Personal Property ☐ Notify Family and Friends ☐ Draft and Submit an Obituary ☐ Determine if a Last Will and Testament Exists ☐ Arrange for Care of Dependents ☐ Arrange for Care of Pets ☐ Document and Log Sympathy Cards and Condolences ☐ Notify Relevant Religious Institutions or Spiritual Advisors ☐ Begin Carrying Out End-of-Life Plan: Funeral, Burial, or Final Resting Place ☐ Collect Other Important Documents and Review and Handle Safe Deposit Boxes ☐ Notify Employers, Business Associates, and Schools ☐ Notify Alumni Organizations, Fraternal Organizations, or Clubs ☐ Carry Out End-of-Life and Final Resting Place Plans ☐ Dispose of Perishables and Perform a More Thorough Check of the Residence
☐ Collect Other Important Documents ☐ Notify Relevant Federal Agencies ☐ Contact Former Employers for Employee Benefits
☐ Apply for Life Insurance Proceeds ☐ Consider Exercising Stock Options ☐ Notify Medical Professionals, Cancel Upcoming Appointments, and Obtain Copies of Medical Records
☐ Cancel Prescriptions and Dispose of Unused Medications ☐ Account For Frequent Flyer Miles or Travel Rewards ☐ Notify One of the Three Credit Bureaus ☐ Obtain a Current Copy of the Deceased’s Credit Report ☐ Notify Utility Companies ☐ Notify the Homeowners/Renters Insurance Carriers ☐ Notify the Property Insurance Carriers
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