Key takeaway
This checklist is designed for the first minutes of confusion. It helps distinguish what needs to be done first, what can wait a few hours and what belongs to a more specific case file.
- A checklist designed to be reread in a moment of stress.
- A simple, actionable order of priority.
What to do first
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Have the death certified par le bon interlocuteur selon le lieu
The first reflex depends on the place of death and the process that actually applies.
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Appoint a single main family contact to avoid duplication
A single person centralizes the information, useful calls and first approvals.
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Clarify the burial place and the useful information before moving forward
It is important to know where the family is considering the burial before multiplying the procedures.
Quick checklist
- Exact place of death.
- Name of the main family contact.
- Planned burial place.
- Documents already available.
- Whether there is an MRE, consular or insurance context.