Practical Considerations for AFTER Funeral or Memorial Services
Notify the lawyer and executor of the will. Get several copies of the death certificate.
Plan for the distribution of flowers after the funeral (hospital or rest home).
Prepare a list of distant persons to be notified by letter a/or printed notice and decide which to send each.
Prepare a list of persons to receive acknowledgements of flowers, calls, etc. Send appropriate acknowledgements (can be written notes, printed acknowledgements, or some of each).
Check promptly on all debts and installment payments. Some may carry insurance clauses that will cancel them. If there is to be a delay in meeting payments, consult with creditors and ask them for more time before payments are due.
If the deceased was living alone, notify utilities and landlord and tell the post office where to send mail. Take precautions against thieves.
