There are lots of tasks that have to be taken on when someone in your family passes on. At some point, you might find yourself in charge of those tasks and decisions as well as the phone calls and arrangements that have to be made. If you have never had to make plans before, you may not know who to call and what to do. It’s okay because you know you will need funeral homes in Reno, NV and they do know what you have to do. Here’s a short list of who to call and what to do.

Call For Emergency Help

You don’t have to worry about this if your loved one dies under a doctor’s care, like in a hospital or in hospice care. They will have the medical professionals they need to care for them, declare them dead, and to start the death certificate process. But if they pass away in their home or in another location, you will want to call an ambulance so medical personnel can come and examine them and officially declare them dead. The death certificate is going to be a necessary document for a variety of things and you cannot obtain it until this process has been completed in the proper manner.

Find A Funeral Home

Whether you want traditional funeral services, a cremation, or you don’t know what you want yet, you are going to need help from the professionals at a funeral home. These experts know what you have to do and when and they can also care for your loved one in the meantime. You will want to research the area providers to get one that will help you with the services you need at a fair, affordable price. You also want to ensure they have a good location and will treat your family with compassion and support. Once you have them on hand, you can lean on their support and their advice to get through this planning process.

Talk To Family Members By Phone Or In Person

Even if you are technically the ‘next of kin’ and the person in charge of decisions for your loved one, there are other family members who likely deserve to hear that your loved one is gone and what services you might have in mind for them. Call those closest to your loved one to let them know and perhaps they can help you to pass the news on to other more distant relatives

Make A Home And Pet Plan

Your loved one may have left behind a pet and home that you need to look over. Once they are in good hands with the funeral home, you have to put a plan into place for those things. If they have a pet, ask a friend to care for it until you figure out more details. If they have a home, ask a neighbor to bring in the mail and water the plants until you have a long term plan in place. You want the home to be secure and the pet to be in good hands for the time being.

Figure Out Details

You can figure out whether you want a cremation or traditional service with funeral homes in Reno, NV and decide on further details as well. Contact us now and browse our website for more info!