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}}'''''A Death in Your Family''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.
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This booklet from [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/ People's Law School] is for people who want to know more about:
 
* What to do first when a family member dies;
 
* Making funeral arrangements;
 
* Where to find support.
 
 
 
  
 
== Contents ==
 
== Contents ==
  
*'''[[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]'''
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*'''[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One]]'''
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**[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#The No CPR Form|The No CPR Form]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Making arrangements with a funeral home|Making arrangements with a funeral home]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Preparing a written plan|Preparing a written plan]]
  
*'''[[Immediate Details Following a Death]]'''
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*'''[[Immediately After Someone Dies]]'''
**[[Immediate Details Following a Death#Expected or unexpected death|What are the immediate details around a death?]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details Following a Death#Questions you may have|Questions you may have]]
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**[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Who to contact|Who to contact]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Say your goodbyes|Say your goodbyes]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death|Pronouncement of death]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Removal of the body|Removal of the body]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Registering the death|Registering the death]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Common questions|Common questions]]
  
 
*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
 
*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
**[[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?|What if I need more information or have a complaint?]]  
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**[[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?|Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Burial or cremation|Burial or cremation]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#The funeral service|The funeral service]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Funeral costs|Funeral costs]]  
 
   
 
   
*'''[[Managing Affairs After the Death|Managing Affairs]]'''
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*'''[[Next Steps to Take After the Death]]'''
** [[Managing Affairs After the Death#What do I need to know about benefits for survivors?|What do I need to know about benefits for survivors?]]{{·}} [[Managing Affairs After the Death#What do I need to know about re-arranging my own legal affairs?|What do I need to know about re-arranging my own legal affairs?]]
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** [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Dealing with the property left behind|Dealing with the property left behind]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Who to notify of the death|Who to notify of the death]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Survivor’s pensions and benefits|Survivor’s pensions and benefits]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Seeking bereavement support|Seeking bereavement support]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Updating your own legal affairs|Updating your own legal affairs]]
 
 
*'''[[Bereavement Support]]'''
 
 
   
 
   
*'''[[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies|Helpful Information]]'''
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*'''Resources'''
** [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about bereavement|Information about bereavement]]{{·}} [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about burial and cremation|Information about burial and cremation]]{{·}}  [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Memorial societies|Memorial societies]]{{·}}  [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about legal and medical matters|Information about legal and medical matters]]{{·}} [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about benefits|Information about benefits]]
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** [[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]{{·}} [[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]
  
== About this guide==
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*'''About'''
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** [[About A Death in Your Family|About ''A Death in Your Family'']]{{·}}  [[People's Law School|More from People's Law School]]
  
* [[About A Death in Your Family|Acknowledgements & credits]]
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== Copyright & Disclaimer==
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== About People's Law School==
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[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''A Death in Your Family'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]].  
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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At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]" section.
  
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== About People's Law School==
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[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.  
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This booklet and others are available on the People's Law School Website.
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A Death in Your Family from People's Law School is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.

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Copyright & Disclaimer

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence A Death in Your Family © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.

At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" section.

About People's Law School

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.


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