When Death Occurs

Whether a death is sudden or expected, the loss of a loved one is indescribable. This section seeks to guide you through the immediate hours following a passing. At Citrus Grove Affordable Cremation, we recognize the stress and challenges involved in finding trustworthy and low cost cremation services in the Central Florida area. We are committed to providing respectful, compassionate care at the most affordable price (see our pricing).

When death occurs at home or a place of business

If the person was not under hospice care, the police will have to be notified immediately. The police will be dispatched to the home and will place the call to the coroner or medical examiner. From there, the coroner or medical examiner will remove the body and determine whether further action is necessary. The coroner or medical examiner must release the body before we can take your loved one into our care. If the person was under hospice care, contact the hospice representative, and they will notify family members what the proper procedures are to follow.

When a death occurs at a hospital/nursing home/hospice facility

The staff of a care facility, such as a hospital or nursing home, will notify you and the necessary authorities immediately after a death has occurred. Once you decide who you would like to use for your cremation service, the hospital or nursing home will contact the funeral home or cremation society. The business you chose will then contact you by telephone to discuss arrangements.

Meet with a Funeral Director

Funeral directors are here to help you through the process of having a loved one cremated and returned to you. We will help you fill out forms, notify social security, obtain a death certificate, and create an obituary. If you choose to pick out an urn or jewelry, we can help with that, too. Deciding on these final arrangements may seem like a very daunting task. We have years of experience and will strive to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Make Arrangements

INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR THE DEATH CERTIFICATE:
  • Full Name and Address
  • Marital Status
  • Race/Ethnicity
  • Date and City of Birth
  • Highest Level of Education
  • Father’s Name, Mother’s Name (including maiden name)
  • Name of Spouse (if married or widowed)
  • Occupation and Employer
PERTINENT DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OTHER LEGAL PAPERWORK:
  • Account Statements
  • Beneficiary Designations
  • Life Insurance Policies
  • Real Estate Deeds
  • Car and Boat Deeds
  • Stock and Bond Certificates
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Loans and Leases
  • Copies of Bills (Hydro, Cable, Phone etc.)
  • Last Will
  • Tax Returns

AREAS WE SERVE

We provide cremation services for all of Central Florida including DelandOrange City • Orlando • Sanford • Deltona • Lake Mary • Debary • Lake Helen • DeLeon Springs • Daytona BeachPort Orange • Maitland • Altamonte Springs • Leesburg • Winter Park • Apopka • Winter Springs • Port Orange • New Smyrna • Palm Coast

Contact Us

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