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-When a loved one dies, it often catches us off
+When a loved one dies, it often catches us off guard, even if it was expected. During this difficult time, we deal with our grief along with some responsibilities.
-guard, even if it was expected. During this
-difficult time, we deal with our grief along with
-some responsibilities.
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+==Who to contact==
+Who to contact immediately after someone dies depends on whether the death was expected or not, and whether it happens at home or in the hospital.
+If a loved one dies at home and their death was unexpected, call 911 immediately. You should also call your family doctor.
+If a loved one dies at home and their death was expected, do not call 911, an ambulance or the police. Call family, friends and any spiritual advisor you would like to have present.
+If a loved one dies in hospital, call family, friends and any spiritual advisor you would like to have present.
 == Death at home==
 === Expected death at home===