In the event of a death in the family or in preparation for your own, it is a good idea to have the following names and phone numbers on hand:

Contact	Purpose of Call	Name(s)	Phone Number(s)
Clergy	Call a member of the clergy to officate at services, if desired
Funeral Director	Begin arrangements, including time and place of service
Relatives, Friends, Employer, Organizations	Notify of death and funeral arrangements
Attorney	Review will Determine if estate taxes are an issue Begin estate administration
Insurance Representatives	Find out which claims are available to you Initiate the claims process as soon as possible, so you have enough money when bills start arriving Ask which payout method will best suit your needs
Personal Representative of the Will	Settles and closes the estate as quickly as possible. If you are not the personal representative, you may want to contact him/her to ask questions and offer your assistance
Accountant	Your accountant can help you prepare final tax items such as estimated payments and final returns
Investment Advisers, Stock Broker, Banks, Credit Unions, Savings and Loans	Notify of death
Trust Officer(s)	Notify of death
Memorial Society	Notify of death
Organ or Tissue Donor Organization	Notify of death
Employer of the Deceased	Stop income for the deceased as soon as possible or you will have to return his/her checks Make sure your family is still covered with health insurance, and find out how long that coverage will last Find out if the deceased had any employer-sponsored life insurance plans or ongoing pension payments that you are eligible to receive
Social Security Administration	Notify of death
Pension Administration	Notify of death
Post Office	Notify of death and forward mail, if necessary

(Please note: A Modern Woodmen representative can provide you with the address and phone number of any life insurance company in the United States.)

Source: What Do You Do Now? LIMRA International, 1999