What to Do After Someone Passes Away: A Simple Checklist

When a loved one passes away, families are often left wondering where to begin. Beyond grief, there are practical responsibilities that need attention — paperwork, notifications, and important decisions — all during an emotionally difficult time.

To help make this process feel more manageable, Carewell Cremations has created a simple checklist and general guide to help families close out affairs at their own pace. It includes guidance on important tasks such as notifying agencies, managing accounts, handling paperwork, and reducing the risk of identity theft, all in one organized place.

Download Our Simple Checklist

Feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to handle it alone.

For families who want more personalized support, Carewell Cremations let our FullCircle after care program specialist help You may not know what your next steps should be, and that’s okay. Full-Circle Aftercare handles the complexities of settling personal and estate matters after losing a loved one

For $250, Full Circle Aftercare provides:

• A personalized phone call with a dedicated aftercare specialist
• Final Affairs Guidance – Full-Circle Aftercare works with you step by step to help manage estate and aftercare paperwork, providing clarity and organization during a difficult time.
• Notification Assistance – Their team assists with important notifications on your behalf, including making phone calls and sending emails to agencies, organizations, and service providers.
• Benefit Claim Assistance – Families receive support to help ensure all eligible benefits are identified and properly claimed, so nothing is missed.
• Fraud Protection – Full-Circle Aftercare helps set up protections to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud, giving families added peace of mind.

This service is especially helpful for families who feel overwhelmed, live out of state, or simply want reassurance that nothing is being missed.

We’re happy to help connect you with Full Circle Aftercare if this level of support feels right for you. Just give us a call.