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First Few Days

Locating documents

Funeral planning

  1. 1.
    Round up your support team
  2. 2.
    Locate important legal documents
  3. 3.
    Did Courtney leave a will?
  4. 4.
    Verify the will is valid
  5. 5.
    Make copies of the will
  6. 6.
    Appoint the executor
  7. 7.
    Locate military discharge papers
  8. 8.
    Be aware of veteran funeral benefits
  9. 9.
    Begin a record of expenses
  10. 10.
    Find sources of funeral funding
  11. 11.
    Burial or cremation?
  12. 12.
    Familiarize yourself with funeral options
  13. 13.
    Finding the right funeral home
  14. 14.
    Know your funeral rights
  15. 15.
    Meet with your funeral director
  16. 16.
    Order death certificates
  17. 17.
    Writing an obituary
  18. 18.
    Publishing a memorial webpage
  19. 19.
    Confirm funeral service arrangements
  20. 20.
    Choosing a casket or urn
  21. 21.
    Announce the funeral details
  22. 22.
    Sharing the news digitally
  23. 23.
    The first few days are the hardest
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