When death comes to visit, the details of doctors and hospitals and hospices often take over. There is very little idea of what to do next: where s/he will be buried, what kind of coffin to choose, what will happen at the funeral, how to write the newspaper obituary, how to deal with young children and grandchildren, and other details which need taking care of. These tips will help you with those tasks.

The contents have been arranged in chronological order:

A. Before Death Occurs
B. At the Time of Death
C. Organ Donation
D. Between Death and the Funeral

A. Before Death Occurs

1. Speak to a funeral director before the imminent death of a family member or someone for whom you are responsible. You will be better able to evaluate a funeral company