Dealing with Death
Dealing with Death
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The death of a loved one is a sad but inevitable part of life. These resouces provide information on how to plan for funerals and legal procedings following somone's passing. See also the Grief & Loss page and the Organ & Body Donation page for more information and resources.
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The website provides information on what probate is and information to determine the necessary legal processes following the death of a loved one.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Website: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/probate
Note: Legal services such as talking to a lawyer are not free, only the self help information provided is.
The department provides licensing, regulation, and investigates complaints for funeral related establishments and professions.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: Cemetery & Funeral Bureau, 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S208, Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 574-7870
Email: emailcfb@dca.ca.gov
Website: https://www.cfb.ca.gov/
The website provides information on how to plan and organize a funeral. Resources included cover types of funerals, how to choose a provider, and costs associated with funerals.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Website: https://consumer.ftc.gov/shopping-and-donating/funerals
Note: The website is also available in Spanish: https://consumidor.ftc.gov/comprar-y-donar/funerales
The article provides a guide for next steps after the passing of a loved one and additional resources with more information.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Phone: (800) 222-2225
Email: niaic@nia.nih.gov
Note: The article is also available in Spanish: https://www.nia.nih.gov/espanol/luto-duelo/hacer-cuando-alguien-muere
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