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If the deceased was a veteran who received a discharge other than dishonorable, the survivors may...

The deceased is considered to be covered by Social Security if he/she paid into Social Security f...

The deceased may have had several types of insurance policies. These could include: Life insu...

The first step is to collect the necessary papers in order to file for various benefits and to fi...

Notify the lawyer and executor of the will. Get several copies of the death certificate. Plan ...

Decide on time and place for funeral or memorial service. Make a list of immediate family, clo...

The mission of the Washoe County Medical Examiner/Coroner Office is to investigate unexpected and...

There is much that you can do to help – simple things. The following suggests the kinds of attitu...

Often people are uncomfortable with the victim’s emotional pain, and then try to use clichés to m...

“What happened?” “I’m so sorry.” “This must be very difficult for you.” “It’s OK to feel…” ...

Reach Out Physically Position yourself at the victim’s side and at their level. Gentle touch ...

Loss from a tragedy or traumatic event can take many forms. It might involve the loss of a loved ...

It is important to sit down together to experience your honest feelings. Communication is the key...

It is important to be honest with your children. Give the correct information in a loving, comp...

Tell children the truth about what happened, in language they can understand for their age. Ans...

Accept all of the feelings you are having as normal reactions to an extraordinary event. You ar...

Emergency service providers as well as citizens can experience the following symptoms following a...