When Death Occurs

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What to Do When Death Occurs

When a death occurs, it can be overwhelming to know what steps to take. Utah Simple Cremations is here to guide you through this difficult time with compassion and care. Our experienced team is available 24/7 to provide immediate assistance and help you understand the process.

For immediate assistance, please call us at (801) 910-5317. We'll guide you through each step of the process and help you make the necessary arrangements.

Step-by-Step Process

1

Call Utah Simple Cremations Immediately

As soon as possible, call us at (801) 910-5317. We are available 24/7 to provide immediate assistance and guidance. Our compassionate team will help you understand what needs to be done and when.

What we'll need to know:
  • Location of the deceased
  • Circumstances of the death
  • Whether a doctor was present
  • Your relationship to the deceased
2

Contact the Medical Examiner (if needed)

If the death was unexpected, occurred outside of medical care, or under suspicious circumstances, the medical examiner's office may need to be contacted. We can help you determine if this is necessary and guide you through the process.

When to contact the medical examiner:
  • Unexpected death
  • Death outside of medical care
  • Suspicious circumstances
  • No doctor present at time of death
3

Gather Required Documents

You'll need to collect certain documents to proceed with arrangements. Our team will help you understand exactly what's needed and guide you through the process.

Required documents typically include:
  • Death certificate (signed by a doctor or medical examiner)
  • Medical examiner's report (if applicable)
  • Identification of the deceased
  • Next of kin information

For more information about required documents, visit our Cremation Q&A page.

4

Make Arrangements

Once we have the necessary documentation, we'll help you make the cremation arrangements. This includes completing required paperwork, choosing services, and making any additional arrangements you may need.

What we'll help you with:
  • Completing required paperwork
  • Choosing cremation services
  • Arranging transportation
  • Planning memorial services (if desired)

Learn more about our cremation packages and services.

We're Here to Help

Our compassionate team understands this is a difficult time. We're here to provide support, answer your questions, and guide you through every step of the process with care and understanding.

Available 24/7

Don't hesitate to call us anytime. We're here to help you through this difficult time.

(801) 910-5317