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This booklet is for people who want to know more about:
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* Where to find support.
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This guide provides information about the practical details you may need to address in the short term when a family member dies.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==


*'''[[Introduction to A Death in Your Family|Introduction]]'''
*'''[[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]'''


*'''[[What to Do First]]'''
*'''[[Immediate Details Following a Death]]'''
**[[What_to_Do_First#What_are_the_Immediate_Details_Around_a_Death.3F|What are the immediate details around a death?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_a_Medical_Certificate_of_Death.3F|What is a Medical Certificate of Death?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#When_Might_a_Coroner_be_Involved.3F|When might a coroner be involved?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_Information_Does_the_Funeral_Home_Need_Right_Away.3F|What information does the funeral home need right away?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_Involved_in_the_Death_Registration.3F|What is involved in the Death Registration?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Death_Certificates.3F|What do I need to know about Death Certificates?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#How_Can_I_Get_Information_about_the_Cause_of_Death.3F|How can I get information about the cause of death?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_a_Disposition_Permit.3F|What is a Disposition Permit?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#Who_Needs_to_be_Notified_of_the_Death.3F|Who needs to be notified of the death?]] {{·}}[[What_to_Do_First#What_if_the_Loved_One_Wished_to_Donate_Organs_and_Tissue.3F|What if the loved one wished to donate organs and tissue?]]  
**[[What_to_Do_First#What_are_the_Immediate_Details_Around_a_Death.3F|What are the immediate details around a death?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_a_Medical_Certificate_of_Death.3F|What is a Medical Certificate of Death?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#When_Might_a_Coroner_be_Involved.3F|When might a coroner be involved?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_Information_Does_the_Funeral_Home_Need_Right_Away.3F|What information does the funeral home need right away?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_Involved_in_the_Death_Registration.3F|What is involved in the Death Registration?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Death_Certificates.3F|What do I need to know about Death Certificates?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#How_Can_I_Get_Information_about_the_Cause_of_Death.3F|How can I get information about the cause of death?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_a_Disposition_Permit.3F|What is a Disposition Permit?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#Who_Needs_to_be_Notified_of_the_Death.3F|Who needs to be notified of the death?]] {{·}}[[What_to_Do_First#What_if_the_Loved_One_Wished_to_Donate_Organs_and_Tissue.3F|What if the loved one wished to donate organs and tissue?]]  


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**[[Making_the_Funeral_Arrangements#Making_Arrangements_for_the_Burial_or_Cremation|Making arrangements for the burial or cremation]]{{·}} [[Making_the_Funeral_Arrangements#Funeral_and_Cemetery_Costs|Funeral and cemetery costs]] {{·}} [[Making_the_Funeral_Arrangements#What_if_I_Need_More_Information_or_Have_a_Complaint.3F|What if I need more information or have a complaint?]]
**[[Making_the_Funeral_Arrangements#Making_Arrangements_for_the_Burial_or_Cremation|Making arrangements for the burial or cremation]]{{·}} [[Making_the_Funeral_Arrangements#Funeral_and_Cemetery_Costs|Funeral and cemetery costs]] {{·}} [[Making_the_Funeral_Arrangements#What_if_I_Need_More_Information_or_Have_a_Complaint.3F|What if I need more information or have a complaint?]]
   
   
*'''[[What to Do about Your Loved One's Daily Affairs]]'''
*'''[[Managing Affairs]]'''
** [[What_to_Do_about_Your_Loved_One's_Daily_Affairs#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Benefits_for_Survivors.3F|What do I need to know about benefits for survivors?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_about_Your_Loved_One's_Daily_Affairs#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Re-Arranging_My_Own_Legal_Affairs.3F|What do I need to know about re-arranging my own legal affairs?]]
** [[What_to_Do_about_Your_Loved_One's_Daily_Affairs#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Benefits_for_Survivors.3F|What do I need to know about benefits for survivors?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_about_Your_Loved_One's_Daily_Affairs#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Re-Arranging_My_Own_Legal_Affairs.3F|What do I need to know about re-arranging my own legal affairs?]]


*'''[[Where to Find Support During Bereavement]]'''
*'''[[BereavementSupport]]'''
** [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#BC_Bereavement_Helpline|BC Bereavement Helpline]] {{·}} [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#British_Columbia_Hospice_Palliative_Care_Association|British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association]]{{·}}  [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#Griefworks_BC|Griefworks BC]] {{·}}[[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#BC_Children.27s_Hospital|BC Children's Hospital]]
** [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#BC_Bereavement_Helpline|BC Bereavement Helpline]] {{·}} [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#British_Columbia_Hospice_Palliative_Care_Association|British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association]]{{·}}  [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#Griefworks_BC|Griefworks BC]] {{·}}[[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#BC_Children.27s_Hospital|BC Children's Hospital]]
*'''[[Resources for When a Family Member Dies]]'''
**[[Resources_for_When_a_Family_Member_Dies#Information_about_Legal_and_Medical_Matters|Information about legal and medical matters]]{{·}} [[Resources_for_When_a_Family_Member_Dies#Information_about_Benefits|Information about benefits]]{{·}} [[Resources_for_When_a_Family_Member_Dies#Information_about_Burial_and_Cremation|Information about burial and cremation]]


== About this guide==
== About this guide==
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== About People's Law School==
== About People's Law School==
The People's Law School is a non-profit society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
The People’s Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide  
British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
 
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Revision as of 04:26, 26 November 2012

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  • What to do first when a family member dies;
  • Making funeral arrangements;
  • Where to find support.

Contents[edit]

About this guide[edit]

About People's Law School[edit]

The People’s Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

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Under the old Divorce Act, the schedule of a parent's time with their children under an order or agreement, replaced with "parenting time" and "contact" in the new Divorce Act. Access usually referred to the schedule of the parent with the least amount of time with the child. See "contact," "custody" and "parenting time."

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