Funeral Director Case Study

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Another task that is necessary is to obtain at least 10 copies of the Death Certificate from your funeral director. If your loved one was receiving any type of benefits like Social Security benefits, notify the local Social Security office of the death, so these benefits will stop, if not possible overpayments will result and a difficult process of repayment will occur.
Contact the loved ones health insurance company or employer regarding terminating coverage for the deceased and while continuing coverage for others covered through the policy. You will need to provide the policy number and a certified copy of the death certificate of the loved one and fill out a claim form. If the deceased is listed as the beneficiary on any other policy,

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