Death can be expected or sudden and unexpected, the loss of a loved one can carry many different emotions. When this happens even the most basic decisions can seem overwhelming. Richardson Funeral Home is here to guide you.
When a loved one’s death occurs at a hospital, nursing home or at a hospice facility:
The family will need to notify the facility of your wishes to use Richardson Funeral Home. The facility staff will then notify the funeral home. The funeral home will bring your loved one back into our care. A funeral director will contact you by telephone to setup a day and time for the arrangement conference.
When death occurs at home:
If the person was under hospice care, contact the hospice facilty, and they will notify family members what the proper procedures are to follow.
If the person was not under hospice care, the police will need to be notified immediately. The police will be dispatched to the home and will place the call to the medical examiner. From there, the coroner or medical examiner will determine if your loved one can then be removed by the funeral home or whether further action is necessary. The coroner or medical examiner must release the body before a funeral home can do anything.
When a death occurs at a hospital, nursing home or hospice facility:
The staff of the facility, such as a hospital or nursing home, will notify you and the necessary authorities immediately after a death has occurred. If Richardson Funeral Home has been provided to the hospital or nursing home, we will be notified at the time of passing. If you are present at the hospital when the funeral representative arrives, they will ask a few questions about the deceased’s wishes and let you know that a funeral director will contact you by telephone. If you are not present a funeral director will reach out to you to discuss these arrangements.