When Death Occurs

When Death Occurs

• Call Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home (937) 492-5130
• Provide us with the following information
• Who you are
• Your Phone Number
• Who has passed and what time
• The location of the deceased
• What the physician’s name is
• Make an Appointment with us at Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home
• Notify your clergy
• Gather information for the Death Certificate:
• Full name of deceased
• Deceased address
• Occupation of the deceased
• Date and place of birth
• Social Insurance/Medicare number
• Marital Status
• Father’s name and birth place
• Mother’s name and mother’s maiden name and birthplace
• Several recent photos
• Clothing or personal items for the deceased
• Full set of clothing and undergarments
• Eyeglasses, dentures, jewelry, etc
• Religious symbols ( cross, rosary, etc)
• Gather Obituary Information: Salm-McGill Tangeman Funeral Home will write the obituary for you to submit to the newspapers
• Decide an appropriate memorial to which gifts can be made. ( Church, Hospice, School, or Charity)
• Locate the will and notify the Lawyer and Executor
• Check and notify:
• All Life Insurance Companies
• Death benefits
• Investment Company
• Bank, Trust Company or Credit Union
• Trade Union
• Fraternal Organization
• Military Organization (Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars)
• If deceased was living alone, notify:
• Landlord
• Utility Companies
• Post Office – forwarding address
• Select Pallbearers
• Notify any distant person you want to be notified