first things first

Parting Guide

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Step 1

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The funeral is over, and you gave tribute to the life of someone that meant a lot to you. I know you feel overwhelmed with emotions & frankly ready to put this all behind you. 

Let's start...one step at a time to allow your loved one to rest in peace and you to properly grieve and heal. 

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Lesson 1: First Steps

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes In waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” 

- Vicki Harrison.

First, don't forget that...

Your funeral home will handle the filing of necessary documents with the state to obtain a death certificate. You can choose to have the certificate either delivered to you or picked up from the funeral home, which you can confirm with your director.

If you require additional copies, you may order them from the vital records department in the county where the death occurred.

If your family has not received this benefit, contact the Social Security office directly.
1-800-772-1213

The deceased’s spouse will receive a closing benefit of $225. If there is no surviving spouse, the death benefit will go to their children

To obtain a death certificate, the funeral home handling arrangements has already notified the Social Security Administration to close the account of the deceased.

And What you need to know...

Social security

segment one

In this section, you will go through every necessary step to handling the personal finances of your loved one and settling the issues of the estate that the will and legal operations do not cover themselves. 

Head to STep 2 - Focus on finances