If A Death Has Occurred

Since most deaths occur in health care institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes, the attending staff may provide you with some preliminary information. If the death occurs at home, please notify the physician or attending registered nurse (if the death was unexpected or if there are any peculiar circumstances, phone the Police immediately) . If the deceased was under hospice care at home, they should have left some basic information for you to follow. No matter what circumstance, our brief checklist will help you along the way:

Immediately:

• Contact close family members
• Contact Doctor
• Contact funeral home

1-3 Days:

• Locate Will
• Carry out funeral arrangements
• Contact Clergy or Celebrant
• Contact other family, friends or co-workers

3-7 Days:

• Make an appointment with our After Care Specialist who will provide valuable information and a checklist that can be used for estate purposes
• Receive Death Certificate (and sufficient copies) from funeral home
• Contact lawyer, trust officer, or other legal advisor
• Apply for a will search (Vital Statistics) if necessary

1-4 Weeks:

• Probate will
• Locate bank accounts and Investments
• Check safety deposit box
• Apply for death/survivor benefits (CPP/OAP)
• Cancel BC medical card
• Cancel driver’s license

While these are some of the many details to be attended to after a death, they are by no means the only ones. At any time during this process, contact McCall’s for assistance. We are aware that every situation is unique and requires personalized attention. Call 250-385-4465, or email us at: info@mccallbros.com.