Death
What should I do?
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Inform doctor -If the death occurs in a hospital or other care facility, this step does not apply to you.
If you have any doubts as to whether the person has actually died or whether it was an accident, always call the emergency number 112 or 911.
In the case of a natural death, you should contact the family doctor, who will fill out the coroner's certificate, which the undertaker needs for registration at the registry office. Please note that the coroner's certificate is not an official proof of death and cannot be used to sign off. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.
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Contact funeral home
In the event of death, it is important to contact the undertaker as soon as possible in order to agree on how to proceed and so that the deceased can be transferred to the undertaker's cold storage rooms. At Reinecke Bestattungen we are available to you around the clock and will be with you on site within a very short time. We coordinate the further steps and thus relieve you in this difficult situation. After we have been contacted by you, we will immediately arrange an appointment for the consultation. In this conversation we clarify all questions and wishes that you have in relation to the funeral. We take time for you and support you in your grief.
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Formalities & Documents
As a funeral home, we take care of all the necessary formalities and documents that arise in the event of a death. This includes, among other things, the certification at the registry office for the issuance of the death certificate and the deregistration with authorities, insurance companies and other bodies. After consultation with you, we will take care of arranging appointments with cemeteries, clergy, speakers, florists and other third parties involved in the funeral service. We take care of all the details so you can take care of the grieving process.
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Funeral Service & Burial
The funeral service is an important part of the funeral. As a funeral home, we are at your side in choosing the type of burial and in planning and carrying out the funeral service. We organize the process, take care of the music and ensure that everything runs smoothly. The funeral that follows is the final farewell to your loved one. We will accompany you to the grave site. There, too, we make sure that everything goes according to your wishes. Of course, we are still at your side with advice and action afterwards.
What is needed in case of death
Documents
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identity card
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coroner's certificate (issued by the doctor)
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Civil status documents
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health insurance card
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Annuity or pension numbers
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if available:
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Private or company pension scheme
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death benefit insurance
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liability insurance
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GEZ number
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Contracts, eg mobile communications
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Memberships, eg ADAC, associations