What now?

Did you know there are as many decisions to make regarding funerals as there are when planning a wedding? You just don't have as much time to make the important decisions for a funeral as you do with a wedding or even the birth of a child.

All of this can seem overwhelming as you deal with the loss of a family member or make funeral arrangements in advance.  The forms listed below are provided to help assist you in collecting your thoughts and gathering the information you will need to provide. 

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Please feel welcome to print these forms for your convenience 

Vital Statistics Information 

Information that will be needed to complete a California Death Certificate and assist in writing an obituary.
Decisions That Must Be Made When a Death OccursThis list will help you understand the many decisions you will need to make, sometimes within 24-48 hours following a death.
51 Items to be Completed When a Death Occurs This list will help keep you on track with the notifications, selections and other issues that must be dealt with days or weeks after a death.
How Many Death Certificates Will Be Needed?This checklist will help you determine how many certified copies of the death certificate may be needed to finalize legal and financial issues.
Social Security Administration InformationThis SSA information sheet covers the eligibility requirements for survivor benefits.
What You Can Expect from the Veterans AdministrationThis form includes the phone number and website address of the Veterans Administration and provides general information on burial benefits, grave plots, cremation options, markers and more.















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A POEM OF REFLECTION


"Take Time"

The Allen Brothers Family sends you wishes for peace of mind and tranquility. 

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