What To Do First
What to Do When a Death Occurs
When a death occurs in your family, notify Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services by calling (301) 475-8500
You will be faced with important tasks and decision-making during a very difficult time. Our caring staff is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist you with the details and offer our guidance.
We have compiled the following list to help guide you through the steps you will need to take when a death has occurred. We will coordinate all these with you.
The following are some questions that we may ask when you call:
- What is the full name of your loved one?
- What is the location of your loved one (Hospital, Nursing Facility or Residence)?
- What is your name, address and telephone number?
- What is the name, address and phone number of the next-of-kin?
- Is there a pre-arranged funeral plan? (If yes, what is the plan name or number?)
- We will then set an appointment time for you to come to the funeral home to complete the details of the funeral arrangement.
- Clothing for your loved one
- Social security number of your loved one
- Their birth date and city and state of birth
- Their parents’ names, including mother’s maiden name
- Information about their education
- Marital status
- Veteran’s discharge papers or Claim Number
- A recent photograph of your loved one
- Pre-arrangement paperwork (if applicable)
- Cemetery lot information (if applicable)
We are available at anytime, please call Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services for assistance (301) 475-8500
