When Death Occurs: What steps should be taken?

• A medical examiner, attending physician, or coroner must pronounce death.
• Notify a funeral home.
• Relatives must be contacted.
• Locate insurance policy, will, or funeral contracts owned by the deceased.

The following Vital Statistics are required by the State of Texas:

1. Full legal name of deceased (including maiden name if applicable)
2. Date of Birth
3. Place of Birth
4. U.S. Armed Forces Information
5. Social Security Number
6. How many years of education
7. Marital Status
8. Employer
9. Occupation
10. Home Address
11. Mother's Name
12. Father's Name

Additional information needed, before making funeral arrangements:

• Spouse's maiden name (if applicable)
• Disposition or burial location
• Clothing to be used in dressing the deceased, including undergarments
• All relatives to be listed in obituary notices

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