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What to do when death occurs |
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- Family member or nurse calls Simple Traditions at (916) 488-2894 and informs us that a death has occurred. If a death
occurs at home, death must first be pronounced by someone with authority to do so (Hospice nurse, doctor, sheriff, paramedic
or coroner). If neither of the above is present to pronounce death, family should call 911 and inform the operator that a death
has occurred. Make sure to tell the operator that no sirens or lights are necessary as death has been expected and an authority
is requested to pronounce.
- Simple Traditions arrives at place of death or place of removal. The decedent is wrapped in a cotton sheet and taken to our
holding facility.
- Decedent is temporarily stored in refrigeration until cremation is authorized to take place.
- On next business day Simple Traditions phones the family to set up an appointment to discuss arrangements and sign
authorization forms, unless previous arrangements have been made. Simple Traditions prepares necessary legal documents such
as the death certificate, disposition permit and any other required paperwork. Unless member has a pre-paid contract, payment
in full must be met before cremation can take place.
- Simple Traditions prepares the death certificate for the attending physician to complete and sign.
- Cremation can take place after the death certificate and cremation permit have been filed with the County and cremation
authorization has been signed.
- Disposition of ashes takes place, i.e., return of ashes to family or scattering at sea or over the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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