1. Making a will and revising it as needed:
A will is a document that sets out a person’s wishes for their estate after they die. It is important to make a will and to update it regularly, especially if there have been any changes in your life or in your family situation.
2. Making funeral arrangements and choosing a final resting place:
When someone dies, there are a lot of things that need to be taken care of quickly. One of the most important is making funeral arrangements. You will need to choose a final resting place, whether that is cremation or burial. You will also need to decide on what type of service you want and who will officiate.
3. Naming a power of attorney:
A power of attorney is someone who is appointed to take care of your affairs in the event that you are unable to do so yourself. This could be because you are incapacitated or because you have passed away. It is important to choose someone you trust to handle your affairs in this time of need.
4. Naming an executor for your estate:
An executor is the person who will be responsible for settling your estate after you die. This includes dealing with all the financial matters and making sure that your wishes as set out in your will are carried out. It is important to choose someone who is organized and responsible and who understands your wishes.
5. Notifying loved ones of impending death:
One of the most difficult things about death is telling loved ones that someone has passed away. But it is important to do so as soon as possible so that they can begin mourning and dealing with their loss. You may want to designate one person specifically to tell all the loved ones or send out a general notification email or letter.
6. Giving away personal items:
When someone dies, they often leave behind personal items like clothes, jewelry, or furniture. You may want to give these items away to friends or family members before they have to go through the process of sorting through everything after the person has died.
7. Disposing of medications and other harmful substances:
In the event of a parent’s death, it is important to take stock of any medications or other harmful substances in the home and dispose of them properly. This can help avoid any accidents or injuries after the death has occurred.
8. Planning and executing a memorial service:
A memorial service can be a beautiful way to celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed away. It is important to plan the service carefully and to make sure that all the details are taken care of so that it can be a meaningful and healing experience for all involved.
9. Cancelling club memberships, subscriptions, and other regular payments
Once a parent has died, it will be necessary to cancel any club memberships, subscriptions, or other regular payments that they were making. This can help to avoid any unwanted bills or charges after the death has occurred.
10. Taking care of financial or legal loose ends
After a parent dies, there may be some financial or legal loose ends that need to be taken care of.