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What should
one do when a death occurs?
Arrangements for disposition of the deceased
generally can be made by a spouse, next of kin or legal representative.
The normal sequence of events for handling a death is as follows:
- Contact law enforcement official if the death
was unattended.
- Death must be pronounced by a coroner,
medical examiner, attending physician or an approved Hospice Nurse.
- Contact relatives.
- Locate deceased's letter of direction,
prepaid funeral contract, insurance policy or will.
- Contact a funeral director.
What is
embalming and its purpose?
Embalming is the use of chemicals, internally and externally, to disinfect
and temporarily preserve the body for open casket viewing and/or for the
removal of the body to distant destinations.
Does the law
require that a dead human body be embalmed?
What is done
with cremated remains?
Cremated remains may be disposed of in a number of ways: privately
scattered, scattered at sea, scattered by airplane in unpopulated areas,
interred in a cemetery, placed in a niche, in a columbarium, or kept by
the family in their home.
What do I need
to bring to the funeral home to make arrangements?
Prior to making funeral arrangements, you
will need the following information:
- Full name of the deceased
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Social security number
- Residence address
- Spouse's name (maiden name)
- Father's name, mother's maiden name
- Occupation
- Place of burial or disposition
- Discharge papers, if veteran.
- Insurance papers and/or insurance information
- Clothing and/or jewelry for the deceased
(including all usual undergarments)
Can
I make my funeral arrangements before I die?
Yes. Today,
prearrangement and prepayment of funerals are becoming more common.
Prearranging will provide you with more time to review your options and
give you a choice in your own funeral service. Prearrangement will provide
you with the peace of mind that everything has been taken care of,
relieving your family of the emotional and financial burden that often
comes with making arrangements when a loved one passes away. Oftentimes,
making arrangements in advance also guarantees a service and funeral at
today's prices, free from inflation. At Keenan Funeral Home, we will
assist you with your prearrangements.
How many types of caskets exist,
and why are some more expensive than others?
Caskets are made of either metal (bronze, copper or steel) or wood.
Prices vary, depending on the exterior and interior materials used.
Bronze, a semi-precious metal, is more expensive than steel. Mahogany, a
rare hardwood, is more expensive than the readily available softwood
pine.
Can a funeral home assist me with Social Security
benefits and Veteran death benefits?
Well.. ?Our
staff is trained to complete all necessary paperwork to begin the benefits
process and to follow through to ensure that the benefits are secured in a
timely manner.
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Keenan Funeral Home
238 Elm Street
West Haven, Connecticut
06517
(203)933-1217
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