Why Death Certificates are Important
When you ask a funeral home serving Botkins, OH families to help you plan a deceased loved one’s funeral, you’ll find out that there’s some paperwork to fill out. There’s no getting around it. You’ll need to sign papers, submit documents, and more. You will, for instance, have to sign a form to get a death certificate. The good news is that the funeral director at the funeral home you consult will help you navigate the process. But it doesn’t hurt to learn more about it beforehand.
Death Certificate: What is it?
A death certificate is a legal document that must be obtained before you can have your loved one buried or cremated. It includes pertinent information such as the time of death, the date of death, the place of death, the body disposition option, the deceased’s personal information, the deceased’s race and ethnicity, the names of the deceased’s parents and spouse, and more.
How are Death Certificates Used?
While a death certificate is necessary to get the cremation or funeral done, it’s important for other reasons as well. For instance, it’s needed when the time comes to conduct financial tasks for a relative who has passed away. You won’t be able to perform financial transactions on behalf of your deceased loved one unless you can prove conclusively that your relative is indeed deceased and that you are authorized to act on their behalf. A death certificate provides that sort of proof. You’ll also potentially need a death certificate to facilitate, among other things, real estate deals or vehicle title transfers. So you will want to secure one as soon as possible to avoid delay.
Will One Death Certificate Do?
It might be necessary to have more than one death certificate. The reason for this is that some agencies, such as insurance companies, may actually keep the death certificate. Other companies will look at the death certificate and then hand it back to you. Again, you can get feedback from the funeral home you deal with for recommendations on how to proceed.
You can learn more about death certificates by contacting a Botkins, OH funeral home such as Eley Funeral Home & Crematory. You can count on us to help you with the paperwork needed when planning final services. Without the right help, you might find planning a funeral or a cremation to be a most daunting task. But our funeral director and staff will take the time to help you with each step of the process – and to answer all your questions. You can get the help you require by calling us at (419) 738-7676. Also feel free to visit our office at 1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. Our goal is to help grieving families to make the arrangements they need to give their deceased relatives a fitting final send-off. You can count on our professionalism, understanding, and compassion. So get in touch with your needs, and we’ll do everything in our power to ensure you get exactly what you want from the region’s premier funeral home.
