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What To Do
After A Loved
One Passes
By Elizabeth Quigley, Community Affairs
Carnes Funeral Home

What’s Next?
After a loved one passes away many people are left in a fog and do not know where to turn or what to do.
Here are a few facts about funerals that will help you during a time of need:
1. After a death has occurred contact your local law enforcement if the death was unattended.
2. A coroner, JP or attending physician must make a determination of death.
3. Locate the deceased letter of direction, prepaid funeral contract or will.
4. If no direction exists, next of kin must determine disposition.
5. A report of death and a death certificate are legally required.
Disposition options are:
burial, cremation and donation.
Funeral Homes are prohibited by law from contacting
a family near or at the time of death.
When you choose a funeral home they must give
you a price list and a brochure stating your legal
rights from The Texas Funeral Service Commission.

MOMENTUM / Summer 2016

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