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Marigold, I'm so sorry about your mom. My mom died a couple of years ago from cancer, and even though she had gotten down to 80 lbs and her body was deteriorating and I KNEW it was better if she died, it was still awful. So I understand that part for sure. My dad had everything arranged thru hospice, as to where her body was taken and he and mom had written out what she did and didn't want about a funeral etc. Did you know what your mom wanted? You must have something in place for the immediate future right? I'm glad you're getting support from your daughter, you're going to need it. Keep your girl in the loop so that when/if you don't have the strength to follow thru at that moment, she'll know what to do. I had my mom's clothes on hangers in the back seat of my car for 2 days while I worked out what to do with them. Dad wanted me to take them, I think because it was too hard for him to see his wife of 63 years, her clothes hanging in the closet. Well I took them and like I said, they took up the backseat of my car until I finally found a good home for them. Hauling them around didn't bother me, but as soon as I leaned in and started to gather them up I fell apart. All I could smell was mom's favorite perfume, and cry. My hubby took over for me, and I went in the house and cried some more. Expect the unexpected when it comes to your emotions over the next year for sure. Well, maybe not just a year... just yesterday I was thinking that I sure wish I could talk to my mom, and it's been 2 years for me. Sorry again. I get it.♥
Marigold - get several death certificates. usually the funeral home will ask you about how many you want. Ordering them initially is the cheapest and easiest way. It seems that every account that needs to be closed out or settled will require an original death certificate in order to do anything. And it's rare that they get sent back too.
I feel your pain. My father in law passed away last month. We had nothing planned except that he wanted to be cremated, and when we went to the funeral home (a very well known one), they were going to charge us $5,300! I knew no better, and thought that was the average cost until I told my friends and relatives, and they informed me differently. I looked online and found a wonderful place and had everything done for $868. What a difference! My point is, please don't let the funeral home take advantage of you in your frail state. In addition to taking your daughter with you, take a friend or two or other relatives, as well to get their advice and opinions as you're talking to the funeral director. We ordered 8 death certificates, and so far, everyone has wanted only a faxed copy - not original. I guess it all depends. I am in California. Yes, get them up front because it takes longer to get them afterwards. It is a learning process. Everyday we are dealing with someone or some paperwork regarding his death. I was told it takes time, don't try and do everything at once. On top of my father in law passing, my disabled mother in law has moved in with us. This was not planned, and although she is very sweet, it has been difficult having to take care of someone, as if I had a baby. All I can say is one day at a time. My thoughts are with you.
Please accept my condolences dear. You will be numb for a while. Accept the offerings of food and sympathy. Understand that people sometimes don't know what to say to you. Accept their hugs and know that they truly care. They will tell you to call them if you need anything. Take them up on their offer if you do need anything. The funeral home will help you through this process from start to finish. Remember to eat and to take care of yourself. She would want you to celebrate her life. Remember, it was a good life at one time. You will miss her, but you will be with her again one day. God Bless.
For my MIL, the sons got 10 and it was not enough. Really every account she had - from insurance to credit card to utilities - will want a death certificate to close out an account. If she died with alot of debt, all the debtors will need it too. You can get them later but it is kinda a pain as you have to do a form and provide your documentation as to who you are and why you need it and they (this was a city vital statistics department in Texas) wouldn't take a check but only payment by money order or cashier's check and it can take weeks for later requests for you to get them. No one lives in TX either. My DH got an additional dz and hopefully this should do it. So 22 total.
Thank you all so much! I am hearing a lot of good advice.
My daughter and I went to the funeral home this morning and at the time I had not read this column. I got 10 death certificates and the funeral director said that as I need more I should call the funeral home and they will get them for me.
We did go rather simple on the funeral, but nice. The DVD, I think, is wonderful.
I spent the rest of the day calling her retirement money accounts and sorting through things. I did not call Social Security yet. The funeral home said to wait a few days. They are notifying Social Security and if I wait everything will already be on record there. He said that way I won't have to answer so many questions.
The funeral home did not try to sell me high end things. They asked me what I was thinking and I think they stuck with going conservative.
For the obituary, the paper is not going to print my grandparent's names. They did print my children's names and grandchildren's names. However, I notice on the funeral home website they did put my grandparents names. At least most of these people named are out of state.
They are going to make the clothes look like they fit. I am very thankful for that.
It appears that there will be nothing to be probated. I was given the name of a lawyer. I am going to call him tomorrow. He will look over everything for free and tell me if I need a lawyer. He is the funeral director's attorney.
I am so sorry for your loss dear. Please know that you and your loved one are deeply loved and God will take care of you and her. My heart goes out to you, as well as, sending up prayers.
Marigold, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Many funeral homes offer counseling to their clients to help them through the legalities they will be facing. I hope your funeral home does. It makes it so much easier. Our funeral home contacted Social Security for us when my father died and gave us the paperwork to sign for death certificates. After the funeral, one of the workers came by to counsel us on what to do next. It helped so much. I hope your meeting tomorrow will be fruitful for you.
For now, you are doing everything like you should -- the funeral service and reception, and spending time with your loved ones. Allow yourself some time while you are waiting for the death certificates to arrive. If there are pension funds, IRAs, or other assets, you can call the companies and ask them to send you the needed forms to handle her assets, then wait for the death certificates to arrive. If your mother has assets that need to be probated, talk to your lawyer about probating the will -- that can be done when you are ready. Many times there is nothing to be probated.
Our thoughts are with you. Many of us have been through it, so I know there will be people to help if you need advice. Hugs to you and your family.
Sorry for your loss, also! There is sure a lot of work to do, right when you are grieving and and it can be either really hard, or really good to have something to occupy you, or both at the same time. Stuff will keep coming for a couple of years, it seems nearly impossible to shut off the flow of mail and notices from organiziations, especially the ones who have several parts that don't communicate with each other very well. And if you find yourself out shopping, even quite a while from now and see stuff and think "ooh - I need to get one of those for Mom, she would love it!" that's normal, or so I am told. I hope you have good memories and good friends who will come out and support you, enough time off work to actually recover a little and get started on the funeral thank you notes...and that all the bittersweet stuff that keeps coming is more sweet than bitter.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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My daughter and I went to the funeral home this morning and at the time I had not read this column. I got 10 death certificates and the funeral director said that as I need more I should call the funeral home and they will get them for me.
We did go rather simple on the funeral, but nice. The DVD, I think, is wonderful.
I spent the rest of the day calling her retirement money accounts and sorting through things. I did not call Social Security yet. The funeral home said to wait a few days. They are notifying Social Security and if I wait everything will already be on record there. He said that way I won't have to answer so many questions.
The funeral home did not try to sell me high end things. They asked me what I was thinking and I think they stuck with going conservative.
For the obituary, the paper is not going to print my grandparent's names. They did print my children's names and grandchildren's names. However, I notice on the funeral home website they did put my grandparents names. At least most of these people named are out of state.
They are going to make the clothes look like they fit. I am very thankful for that.
It appears that there will be nothing to be probated. I was given the name of a lawyer. I am going to call him tomorrow. He will look over everything for free and tell me if I need a lawyer. He is the funeral director's attorney.
For now, you are doing everything like you should -- the funeral service and reception, and spending time with your loved ones. Allow yourself some time while you are waiting for the death certificates to arrive. If there are pension funds, IRAs, or other assets, you can call the companies and ask them to send you the needed forms to handle her assets, then wait for the death certificates to arrive. If your mother has assets that need to be probated, talk to your lawyer about probating the will -- that can be done when you are ready. Many times there is nothing to be probated.
Our thoughts are with you. Many of us have been through it, so I know there will be people to help if you need advice. Hugs to you and your family.
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