RESOURCES

When Death Occurs

Notify The Proper Authorities

If your loved one passes away while under the care of a facility — such as a nursing home or a hospital — staff from the facility will contact you and notify appropriate authorities themselves.



If the death occurred in the workplace or at home, you will need to get in touch with the emergency medical personnel, as the cause of death must be identified and indicated in legal documents.

If the death is anticipated and it is the wish of your loved one to die at home please consult with your doctor to have a Letter of Anticipated Death drafted, to avoid the need to involve the emergency medical professionals upon death.

In the event that no one was present at the time of death, you will need to contact the police before moving the deceased to another location.

Call The Funeral Home

Our caring funeral director can assist you with your funeral arrangements. We will collect information from you in order to facilitate the transfer of your loved one’s remains to our facility. You would also be asked if the deceased has made pre-arrangements and whether or not you’d like for him/her to be embalmed. While of course you can ask any questions you have in your mind during this call, note that once you visit the funeral home, we can discuss the arrangements in greater detail.



During this call, you’ll also be informed about the things that you need to bring with you like the clothes your deceased loved one will use for the burial. Feel free to call us whenever you feel the need to. Remember that we are here to listen to you, help you, and guide you during this difficult and trying time.

Meet The Funeral Director / Staff

On your first meeting with us, we will discuss the arrangements for your loved one’s wishes. You will be shown a list of our packages/services so you can decide what suits your family’s preferences and budget. You will be asked whether you’d prefer burial or cremation arrangements and optionally you would select a casket, schedule a time and date for the services, decide on the location of the burial, draft an obituary notice, arrange for vehicle services, and select pallbearers.



We would also use this opportunity to inquire about your loved one for us to have a better understanding of the person the services will honor. It will be extremely helpful if you can bring some memorabilia — photos, videos, treasured items, letters — that would give us a clearer picture on how you envision paying tribute to your loved one.

File For A Death Certificate

A death certificate is a legal document which can be applied for through Vital Statistics of Manitoba. This document is required for transferring or selling ownership of properties, or transferring your loved one out of province and /or country. We will assist you in obtaining this document if one is required. The funeral director Proof of Death provided by the funeral home is required for the executor when gaining access to bank accounts and safety deposit boxes, claiming for benefits due to the family (like the insurance benefits or insurance claims).



Crossings Funeral Care offers a Closing Affairs tool kit which addresses identity theft protection, as well as a step by step guide to assist the executor in settling the estate, when a will is present or when no will is available. This document is available to help guide you.