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}}'''''A Death in Your Family''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.
}}'''''A Death in Your Family''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.


== Contents ==
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*'''[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One]]'''
*'''[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One]]'''
**[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#The No CPR Form|The No CPR Form]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Making arrangements with a funeral home|Making arrangements with a funeral home]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Preparing a written plan|Preparing a written plan]]
**[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#The No CPR Form|The No CPR Form]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Making arrangements with a funeral home|Making arrangements with a funeral home]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Preparing a written plan|Preparing a written plan]]


*'''[[Immediate Details following a Death]]'''
*'''[[Immediately After Someone Dies]]'''
**[[Immediate Details following a Death#Who to contact|Who to contact]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details following a Death#Say your goodbyes|Say your goodbyes]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details following a Death#Pronouncement of death|Pronouncement of death]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details following a Death#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details following a Death#Removal of the body|Removal of the body]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details following a Death#Registering the death|Registering the death]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details following a Death#Common questions|Common questions]]
**[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Who to contact|Who to contact]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Say your goodbyes|Say your goodbyes]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death|Pronouncement of death]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Removal of the body|Removal of the body]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Registering the death|Registering the death]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Common questions|Common questions]]


*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
**[[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Cremation|Cremation]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Funeral and cemetery costs|Funeral and cemetery costs]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#What if I need more information or have a complaint?|What if I need more information or have a complaint?]]  
**[[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?|Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Burial or cremation|Burial or cremation]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#The funeral service|The funeral service]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Funeral costs|Funeral costs]]  
   
   
*'''[[Managing Affairs after the Death|Managing Affairs]]'''
*'''[[Next Steps to Take After the Death]]'''
** [[Managing Affairs after the Death#First steps|First steps]]{{·}} [[Managing Affairs after the Death#What do I need to know about benefits for survivors?|What do I need to know about benefits for survivors?]]{{·}} [[Managing Affairs after the Death#What do I need to know about re-arranging my own legal affairs?|What do I need to know about re-arranging my own legal affairs?]]
** [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Dealing with the property left behind|Dealing with the property left behind]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Who to notify of the death|Who to notify of the death]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Survivor’s pensions and benefits|Survivor’s pensions and benefits]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Seeking bereavement support|Seeking bereavement support]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Updating your own legal affairs|Updating your own legal affairs]]
   
   
*'''[[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies|Helpful Information]]'''
*'''Resources'''
** [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about bereavement|Information about bereavement]]{{·}} [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about burial and cremation|Information about burial and cremation]]{{·}}  [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Memorial societies|Memorial societies]]{{·}}  [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about legal and medical matters|Information about legal and medical matters]]{{·}} [[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies#Information about benefits|Information about benefits]]
** [[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]{{·}} [[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]


*'''[[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]'''
*'''About'''
** [[About A Death in Your Family|About ''A Death in Your Family'']]{{·}}  [[People's Law School|More from People's Law School]]


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At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]" section.


== About People's Law School==
== About People's Law School==
The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.
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A Death in Your Family from People's Law School is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.

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Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence A Death in Your Family © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.

At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" section.

About People's Law School

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.

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Preparing for the Death of a Loved One
Immediately After Someone Dies
Making the Funeral Arrangements
Next Steps to Take After the Death
Resources
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