Difference between revisions of "A Death in Your Family"

From Clicklaw Wikibooks
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(44 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Cover Thumbnail
{{Cover Thumbnail
|filename = deathinyourfamilycover.png
|filename = A_Death_in_Your_Family_full_cover_image.jpg
|title = A Death in Your Family}}'''''A Death in Your Family''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who want to know more about:
|title = ''A Death in Your Family''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}}{{Export_Badge
*what to do first when a family member dies,
|SavedBookName = A_Death_in_Your_Family
*making funeral arrangements, and
}}'''''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.
*where to find support.{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}}
 
{{PDF Version
|URL = http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/uploads/b7/ed/b7ed9ca4a6c8b5598450d11bb7b17c7f/A-Death-in-Your-Family-2012-web.pdf
|date = 2012}}
== Contents ==
== Contents ==


*'''[[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]'''
*'''[[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]]


*'''[[Immediate Details Following a Death]]'''
*'''[[Immediately After Someone Dies]]'''
**[[Immediate Details Following a Death#Expected or unexpected death|What are the immediate details around a death?]]{{·}} [[Immediate Details Following a Death#Questions you may have|Questions you may have]]
**[[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#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#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]]
*'''Resources'''
** [[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]{{·}} [[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]


*'''[[Bereavement Support]]'''
*'''About'''
** [[About A Death in Your Family|About ''A Death in Your Family'']]{{·}}  [[People's Law School|More from People's Law School]]
*'''[[Helpful Information When a Family Member Dies|Helpful Information]]'''
 
** [[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]]
== Copyright & Disclaimer==


== About this wikibook==
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=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 [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]].


* [[About A Death in Your Family|Acknowledgements & credits]]
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.
* Learn more about [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] or visit other wikibooks from [[People's Law School]]


== About People's Law School==
== About People's Law School==
The People’s Law School is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg|frameless|none|200px|link=]]  
 
[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo.png‎|frameless|link=|left|100px]]  


:Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.  
:Vancouver, BC
:V6Z 2M4
:Tel: 604-331-5400
:Fax: 604-331-5401
:Email: [mailto:info@publiclegaled.bc.ca info@publiclegaled.bc.ca]


This booklet and others are available on the People's Law School website:
{{A Death in Your Family Navbox}}
:<big>[http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca '''www.publiclegaled.bc.ca''']</big>
__NOGLOSSARY__

Revision as of 17:56, 27 January 2017

Cover of A Death in Your Family
Cover of A Death in Your Family

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

Copyright & Disclaimer

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

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg

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