The steps to take when a loved one dies
Losing a loved one is a painful ordeal. In these difficult times, a lot of administrative procedures have to be done. Here are some tips to help you deal with these tasks as calmly as possible.
Declare the death with the municipal administration
Each death must be declared to the municipal administration of the municipality where the person died. The municipality will establish a death certificate that you will need for the various funds (sickness, pension or death).
The ceremony and burial
During a ceremony at the church, funeral issues are settled with the parish priest. The choice of the church is made according to the wishes of the relatives or the deceased.
The choice of the cemetery is also done according to the wishes of relatives or the deceased . The practical arrangements will be to do with the municipal administration of the cemetery concerned. Interment can be done in privacy.
The choice of the funerary monument
The relatives of the deceased have the opportunity to choose the tombstone and the inscription engraved on it. The tombs are mostly made of marble or granite.
Incineration is becoming more common
More and more people are choosing cremation. It costs less than burial in the ground. During an incineration, a ceremony is held in memory of the deceased during the passage to the crematorium.
As for ashes, they may be scattered or kept in an urn . In the cemeteries, funerary monuments are planned to accommodate the urns .
The choice of flowers
Your florist, while considering your preferences, can help you choose the flowers you want to honor the missing person. Among the most common floral compositions are wreaths, cushions and wreaths .
The obituary and the announcement
The death notice makes it possible to publicly announce the death of a person . It usually includes information about the place of rest of the body of the deceased, as well as the funeral process. This announcement may also be accompanied by a photo of the deceased.
If you do not want to communicate the death of a loved one in newspapers or on the internet, you can notify the people you want by sending an announcement.
To meet after the ceremony
Traditionally, relatives of the deceased are around a meal or snack after the funeral . For your privacy to be respected, choose a quiet place where you can meet. Spending time and chatting with family and loved ones can help you mourn.
To answer all your questions, or to take certain steps for you, you can ask the funeral directors . These will guide you in the different steps that you will face.