Obituary Phone Line: 731-651-OBIT(6248)

Contact Us: (731) 798-5000

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Funeral Planning Checklist

What to do when someone dies

  • When death occurs outside of a hospital or hospice, you must notify authorities to have death pronounced. (Call 911 if police or paramedics are not present.)
  • Make a “first call” to Henderson County Cremation Services of Tennessee and we will arrange transportation of your loved one with no obligation.
  • Notify family and close friends.
  • Delegate someone to help you notify other friends and organizations and someone to care for dependents and/or pets.
  • Notify the person’s employer and inquire about pay due or benefits such as life insurance.
  • Locate the will and any pre-planned or pre-paid funeral arrangements.
  • Locate any life insurance policies on the decedent.
  • Select funeral home, mortuary or funeral director.

Before you meet with the funeral arranger

  • Designate who will be the main point of contact.
  • Gather personal information for obituary and death certificate.
  • Gather clothing, jewelry and items that might be needed for the decedent.
  • If decedent is a veteran, bring their discharge papers (DD214)

Contact Us

Henderson Couty cremation services of tennessee

200 Pine Drive, Lexington, Tennessee 38351, United States

Phone: (731) 798-5000

Henderson County Cremation Services of Tennessee

200 Pine St Lexington, TN 38351 Phone: (731) 798-5000 Fax: (731) 798-5001 Obituary Phone Line: 731-651-OBIT(6248)

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