A Death in Your Family

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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Contents

• Preparing for the Death of a Loved One
  • The No CPR Form · Making arrangements with a funeral home · Organ and tissue donation · Preparing a written plan

• Immediately After Someone Dies
  • Who to contact · Say your goodbyes · Pronouncement of death · Organ and tissue donation · Removal of the body · Registering the death · Common questions

• Making the Funeral Arrangements
  • Who is responsible for arranging the funeral? · Burial or cremation · The funeral service · Funeral costs

• Next Steps to Take After the Death
  • Dealing with the property left behind · Who to notify of the death · Survivor’s pensions and benefits · Seeking bereavement support · Updating your own legal affairs

• Resources
  • Where to Get Help · Glossary

• About this Publication
  • About A Death in Your Family · About People's Law School

Copyright & Disclaimer

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

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