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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 guide provides information about the practical details you may need to address in the short term when a family member dies.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
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*'''[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One]]'''
**[[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]]


*'''[[Introduction to A Death in Your Family|Introduction]]'''
*'''[[Immediately After Someone Dies]]'''
 
**[[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]]
 
*'''[[What to Do First]]'''
**[[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?]]{{·}} {{·}} {{·}}  


*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
**[[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]]
*'''[[Next Steps to Take After the Death]]'''
** [[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]]
*'''Resources'''
** [[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]{{·}} [[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]


*'''About'''
** [[About A Death in Your Family|About ''A Death in Your Family'']]{{·}}  [[People's Law School|More from People's Law School]]


*'''[[What to Do about Your Loved One's Daily Affairs]]'''
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*'''[[Where to Find Support During Bereavement]]'''
== Copyright & Disclaimer==


[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''A Death in Your Family'' &copy; 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]].


*'''[[Resources for When a Family Member Dies]]'''
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.
**[[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 A Death in Your Family|Acknowledgements & credits]]
* About [[Clicklaw wikibooks]]


== 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.
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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.


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

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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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Preparing for the Death of a Loved One
Immediately After Someone Dies
Making the Funeral Arrangements
Next Steps to Take After the Death
Resources
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