What to Do When Someone Dies in Rocky Mount, NC

At the arrangement meeting, families should bring: clothing for the loved one, the Social Security number, the birth date and birthplace, parents’ names (including mother’s maiden name), information about military service (DD-214 if applicable), insurance or pre-need policy information, and a recent photograph for the obituary.

The following are some questions that we may ask when you call:

• What is the full name of the 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.

We will ask you to bring in some items and information that will be necessary to complete the arrangement. These items will include:

• 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)