Difference between revisions of "A Death in Your Family"

From Clicklaw Wikibooks
Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(97 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Image:Deathinyourfamilycover.png|thumb|250px|right|alt=Cover of A Death in Your Family|Cover of A Death in Your Family]]
{{Cover Thumbnail
{{fmbox
|filename = A_Death_in_Your_Family_full_cover_image.jpg
| type      =  
|title = ''A Death in Your Family''}}{{Clicklaw Wikibooks Badge}}{{Export_Badge
| small      =
|SavedBookName = A_Death_in_Your_Family
| image      = [[File:Ambox_content.png|40px|link=|alt=]]
}}'''''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.
| style = width:260px;clear: right;float: right;
| smallimage =
| textstyle  =
| text      = This version of the [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/ People's Law School] booklet uses the [[Clicklaw wikibooks|Clicklaw wikibook]] platform, an experiment in collaborative publishing. Note that an updated version of this booklet, current to 2012, is available [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/uploads/b7/ed/b7ed9ca4a6c8b5598450d11bb7b17c7f/A-Death-in-Your-Family-2012-web.pdf  directly from People's Law School].
}}
 
{{fmbox
| type  =  
| image = [[File:Nuvola_mimetypes_pdf.png‎|40px|link=|alt=]]
| style = width:260px;clear: right;float: right;
| text  = Download the [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/uploads/b7/ed/b7ed9ca4a6c8b5598450d11bb7b17c7f/A-Death-in-Your-Family-2012-web.pdf official version of ''A Death in Your Family'' in PDF] (current to 2012).  
}}
 
This guide provides information about the practical details you may need to address in the short term when a family member dies.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
<div class="ul-chapters-books">
*'''[[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]]


*'''[[Introduction to A Death in Your Family|Introduction]]'''
*'''[[Immediately After Someone Dies]]'''
 
**[[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]]
*'''[[What to Do First]]'''
**[[What_to_Do_First#What_are_the_Immediate_Details_Around_a_Death.3F|What are the immediate details around a death?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_a_Medical_Certificate_of_Death.3F|What is a Medical Certificate of Death?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#When_Might_a_Coroner_be_Involved.3F|When might a coroner be involved?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_Information_Does_the_Funeral_Home_Need_Right_Away.3F|What information does the funeral home need right away?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_Involved_in_the_Death_Registration.3F|What is involved in the Death Registration?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Death_Certificates.3F|What do I need to know about Death Certificates?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#How_Can_I_Get_Information_about_the_Cause_of_Death.3F|How can I get information about the cause of death?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#What_is_a_Disposition_Permit.3F|What is a Disposition Permit?]] {{·}} [[What_to_Do_First#Who_Needs_to_be_Notified_of_the_Death.3F|Who needs to be notified of the death?]] {{·}}[[What_to_Do_First#What_if_the_Loved_One_Wished_to_Donate_Organs_and_Tissue.3F|What if the loved one wished to donate organs and tissue?]]  


*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
**[[Making_the_Funeral_Arrangements#Making_Arrangements_for_the_Burial_or_Cremation|Making arrangements for the burial or 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.3F|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]]  
   
   
*'''[[What to Do about Your Loved One's Daily Affairs]]'''
*'''[[Next Steps to Take After the Death]]'''
** [[What_to_Do_about_Your_Loved_One's_Daily_Affairs#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Benefits_for_Survivors.3F|What do I need to know about benefits for survivors?]]{{·}} [[What_to_Do_about_Your_Loved_One's_Daily_Affairs#What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_about_Re-Arranging_My_Own_Legal_Affairs.3F|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]]


*'''[[Where to Find Support During Bereavement]]'''
*'''About'''
** [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#BC_Bereavement_Helpline|BC Bereavement Helpline]] {{·}} [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#British_Columbia_Hospice_Palliative_Care_Association|British Columbia Hospice Palliative Care Association]]{{·}}  [[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#Griefworks_BC|Griefworks BC]] {{·}}[[Where_to_Find_Support_During_Bereavement#BC_Children.27s_Hospital|BC Children's Hospital]]
** [[About A Death in Your Family|About ''A Death in Your Family'']]{{·}}  [[People's Law School|More from People's Law School]]


*'''[[Resources for When a Family Member Dies]]'''
</div>
**[[Resources_for_When_a_Family_Member_Dies#Information_about_Legal_and_Medical_Matters|Information about legal and medical matters]]{{·}} [[Resources_for_When_a_Family_Member_Dies#Information_about_Benefits|Information about benefits]]{{·}} [[Resources_for_When_a_Family_Member_Dies#Information_about_Burial_and_Cremation|Information about burial and cremation]]


== About this guide==
== Copyright & Disclaimer==  


* [[About A Death in Your Family|Acknowledgements & credits]]
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''A Death in Your Family'' &copy; 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 [[Clicklaw wikibooks]]
 
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 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
:Vancouver, BC
:V6Z 2M4
:Tel 604.331.5400
:Fax 604.331.5401


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


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

Latest revision as of 22:46, 1 February 2021

Cover of A Death in Your Family
Cover of A Death in Your Family
This is a Clicklaw Wikibook, a collaborative, plain language legal publication that is updated as a wiki and can be printed or downloaded.
Download the full Wikibook in PDF.
Download the full Wikibook in EPUB (learn more).
Buy this Wikibook and get it by mail.
Customize: take what you need, leave the rest (learn more).

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.

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


Retrieved from "https://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php?title=A_Death_in_Your_Family&oldid=48680"