When A Death Occurs
When a death occurs, there are certain things that need to be done and this process depends greatly on where the death happened. We encourage you to contact us immediately at the number above for the help and professional advice you need through this difficult time. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, Guiding Light Cremations and Funerals is here to help you step-by-step through this process. We’re always available to address any of your immediate questions and concerns.
Worldwide Transfer Services
Guiding Light Cremations & Funerals of Hollywood, FL will assist you to get your loved one back to you if a death occurs away from home, so that the proper funeral arrangements and arrangements can be made and carried out in a timely manner. You can also count on us to transport your loved one to anywhere in the world. As soon as you learn of the death of someone away from home, please contact us immediately. In addition to arranging for the shipping of your loved one, we will also take care of coordinating the arrangements for their safe return. Our funeral directors are available 24 hours a day to assist you with obtaining the correct paperwork from the funeral professionals where the death occurred.
When a Death Occurs at Home
If a death happens at home, and the deceased was under a physician’s care, it’s up to a family member to immediately call us directly at 954-381-8888 If a death happens at home and it is accidental or unexpected, it’s crucial that you also call 911 before the loved one is moved out of the home.
When a Death Occurs in Supervised Care:
In situations where your loved one was in supervised care, such as a nursing home or hospital at the time of death, their staff will immediately notify you and the authorities. If you’ve let the facility know you’ll be working with Guiding Light Cremations and Funerals, they will also notify us and one of our funeral directors will contact you immediately to help you proceed.
Contact us for body retrieval services at 954-381-8888.