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What to Do When Death Occurs |
Things to Do Following the Funeral |
Support Organizations |
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What to Do When Death Occurs
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Death in an Institution: When death occurs at a hospital or nursing home, the medical staff will contact the family. They should also take care of all necessary legal steps. Depending on hospital policy, either you or they will need to contact Boron Funeral Home, Inc.
Unexpected Death at Home or Elsewhere: Immediately call 911. The police and emergency medical personnel will then determine the appropriate steps to be taken. Often, the police can release the deceased directly to Boron Funeral Home, Inc. However, if further investigation into the cause of death is necessary, the body may need to go to the Medical Examiner's office. At this time, you should contact Boron Funeral Home, Inc.
Anticipated Death at Home: Today, more people with terminal illnesses are electing to die at home under the care of hospice. In this situation, you just need to notify Hospice that Boron Funeral Home, Inc. is the funeral home of your choice. They will then take care of all necessary legal requirements, such as contacting the coroner and physician.
We suggest that when someone has a terminal illness, the family makes
pre-arrangements with us so that they are not overwhelmed with the many important decisions at the time of death.
Death out of state: If the death occurs out of town or out of state, call Boron Funeral Home, Inc. at 412-882-1506. We can coordinate with a local funeral director at the place of death who will assist in the removal, preparation, securing of the death certificate and transportation to our facility. You will be asked for pertinent information for the death certificate, which will expedite your loved one's final return home. |
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Things to Do Following the Funeral
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- Send thank you notes to people who assisted you, sent flowers, masses, food, or made charitable donations.
- Contact your attorney to handle legal matters, such as probating an estate, if necessary. Make sure to discuss the scope of the attorney’s work and his or her fees before authorizing their work. The attorney will need certified copies of the death certificate.
- In Allegheny County, the probate process is handled at the Office of the Register of Wills, 1 st Floor, City County Building, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219, telephone: (412) 350-4180, website: http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/regwills/
- Contact your accountant and financial planner for tax, estate, and financial guidance.
- Life insurance companies (They will need a certified copy of the death certificate, the completed application, and the original policy or certificate, if available). When mailing documents to the insurance company, you may want to send them by Certified Mail with a Return Receipt Requested. If you are uncertain about life insurance being in force, the following organization may be of assistance. The American Council of Life Insurance, 1001 Penn Avenue NW, Washington DC 20004, telephone 1(202) 624-2416. Website: http://www.insurance.state.pa.us/dsf/gfsearch.html
- Contact the deceased’s place of employment and/or union the see if there are death or pension benefits available.
- Contact Social Security Administration, 915 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Toll free telephone: 1(800) 772-1213. Boron Funeral Home, Inc. has already notified them of the death.
- Contact Railroad Retirement Board, Room 1534, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4101, telephone: (412) 395-4634. Boron Funeral Home, Inc. has already notified them of the death.
- Contact Veterans Administration, 1000 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222, telephone: 1(800) 827-1000. Boron Funeral Home, Inc. has already notified them of the death.
- Veterans Life Insurance, 5000 Wissahickon Avenue, PO Box 8079, Philadelphia, PA 19101, toll free telephone: 1(800) 669-8477.
- Contact Allegheny County Department of Veterans Affairs, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213, telephone: (412) 621-4357. Boron Funeral Home, Inc. has already notified them of the death.
- If a Veterans Administration monument was used, send a copy of the paid receipt for the marker installation to the Allegheny County Department of Veterans Affairs for a partial allowance (See cover letter from the funeral home concerning this possible benefit.)
- Workers’ Compensation Benefits, if applicable.
- Notify your stockbroker to change ownership of any stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. They will need certified copies of the death certificate.
- Notify your bank. They will return any direct deposit checks from Social Security which the deceased may have received but not been entitled to receive. Change titles on any accounts (checking, savings, certificates of deposits, loans, notes, mortgages, safety deposit boxes, etc.) They will need certified copies of the death certificate.
- Notify credit card companies and department store credit card companies.
- Change ownership records on motor vehicles, mobile homes, boats, etc. Automobile clubs, such as AAA, can be of assistance. They will need a certified copy of the death certificate and may need to notarize the applications.
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Support Organizations
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We have compiled this list of self-help organizations in the hope they may be of assistance to you and your family in working through the grief process. We have listed the locations and telephone numbers of the local chapters, whenever possible. Many churches, hospitals, and communities also provide support and social organizations. You must make the decision whether an organization can be helpful to you. If we can be of assistance to your family in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
Support and educational programs on Alzheimer's Disease.
1 Station Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: (412) 261-5040
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Multi-service organization for senior citizens.
1-800-424-3410
Birmingham Chapter
C/o 25 Carrick Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Telephone: (412) 881-6282
Carrick Chapter
C/o 98 Hornaday Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Telephone: (412) 884-5333
American Cancer Society
Support and educational programs on cancer.
241 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Telephone: (412) 261-4352 or 1-800-227-5445
American Heart Association
Support and educational programs on heart problems.
10 Duff Road
Penn Hills, PA 15235
Telephone: (412) 243-5393
Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Inc. of Greater Pittsburgh
Adults and children or teenagers working together.
5989 South Penn Circle
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Telephone: (412) 363-6100
The Candlelighters
A non-profit organization, supported by the American Cancer Society,
for parents or children with cancer.
814 Wainwright Drive
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Telephone: (412) 344-6650
The Caring Place
Pittsburgh Center for Grieving Children
Helps children and families cope with the death of a
loved one.
P.O.Box CARING
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Telephone: (888) 224-4673 or (412) 544-3000
Children’s Hospital Bereavement Support Group
Support for parents of children who have died at Children’s Hospital.
3705 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: (412) 692-5589
Compassionate Friends
A self-help organization offering friendship and understanding to
bereaved parents and siblings.
5200 Brightwood Road
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Telephone: (412) 835-1105
Contact Pittsburgh
Telephone counseling, crisis intervention and supportive listening.
Telephone: (412) 782-4357
Family Hospice and Palliative Care Bereavement Support Group
Provides on-going bereavement support to hospice families and the general public.
250 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard
Pittsburgh, Pa 15234
Telephone: (412) 572-8800
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Forbes Hospice Bereavement Support Group
Provides emotional support to bereaved individuals.
115 South Neville Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Telephone: (412) 325-7200
Good Grief Center
2717 Murray Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15217
Telephone: (412) 224-4700
Meals-on-Wheels
Dinners delivered to shut-ins and others.
Brentwood Chapter
3725 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Telephone: (412) 881-6688
Carrick Chapter
1907 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Telephone: (412) 881-0990
Mental Health Information and Referral
A support and referral group for people with emotional and other problems.
1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: (412) 391-1430
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Allegheny County
Provides victim assistance and awareness of drunken driving.
380 East Expomart
Monroeville, PA 15146
Telephone: (412) 373-6233
Parents Without Partners, Inc.
A support group for single parents and their children.
840 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Telephone: (412) 321-0198
Persad Center
Support groups for people who have lost their significant others
or family members to AIDS.
5120 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Telephone: (412) 441-9786
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Foundation - Greater Pittsburgh Area
Support and counseling for crib death families.
UPMC South Side Hospital
2000 Mary Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Telephone: (412) 481-1410
Stepping Stones
A Grief Support Group
Concordia Lutheran Church
3109 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Telephone: (412) 881-3005
Theos (They Help Each Other Spiritually)
Support for widows, widowers, and the families.
St. Albert the Great Church
3171 Churchview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
Telephone: (412) 884-7744
United Way of Allegheny County
A multi-dimensional organization providing numerous services.
1 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Telephone: (412) 261-6010
VITAS
Innovative Hospice Care
235 Alpha Drive, Suite 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Telephone: 412-799-2101
Web: www.Vitas.com
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