<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://share.transistor.fm/e/build-your-saas/playlist?color=333333&amp;background=ffffff"><div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:390px;height:0"><iframe src="https://share.transistor.fm/e/build-your-saas/playlist?color=333333&amp;background=ffffff" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;top:0;left:0" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></figure>[1]Whether a death is anticipated or unexpected, it is an incredibly challenging time for those close to the deceased. It is also a period when many decisions must be made, often very soon after the death, which can lead to significant stress.Our practical guide below provides a quick step-by-step overview of the types of things you may need to address. Not all points on this list will apply to your specific situation, but many will. If the deceased left specific instructions regarding preferences for funeral and burial arrangements, along with a list of <a href="https://example.com">people to be notified</a>, your task will be much easier. If not, you’ll need to consult other family members and look for address books or phone directories that can assist you.. <h2>First things first</h2><ul><li>Contact the next of kin, especially those who may be abroad and need to book flights.</li><li>If a doctor is not present, reach out to a doctor to obtain a death certificate.</li><li>The doctor will determine if a coroner needs to be called. In cases of sudden or unusual death, do not move anything until an official pronouncement of death has been made by the doctor.</li><li>If the deceased held an organ donor card, inform the doctor of this immediately.</li><li>Locate the person's burial instructions and last wishes, if they exist.</li></ul>  <h2>Following the death include:</h2><ul><li>State authorities, e.g., if the deceased was receiving a pension or other forms of social security payments or health services.</li><li>Insurance agencies and financial institutions.</li><li>The deceased’s solicitor.<ul><li>Most people in Ireland contact a funeral director for assistance with funeral arrangements.</li><li>If it was the deceased’s wish to be buried, find out if a burial plot exists and determine its exact location.</li><li>If you are using a local funeral director, they may assist you with this.</li></ul></li></ul>  <h3>You may need to cancel some or all of the following</h3>If it was the deceased’s wish to have a natural or woodland burial, you will need to contact the appropriate organization, such as The Green Graveyard Company, Ireland's first Natural Burial Ground, opened in October 2010, in Killane, Co. Wexford. If the deceased was religious, call the appropriate religious advisor for guidance. If the deceased wanted a non-religious ceremony, contact the Humanist Association of Ireland for assistance. <h3>If it was the deceased’s wish to have a natural or woodland burial</h3>Arrange for someone trustworthy to look after the house while you and the family attend the funeral. This is an important measure to guard against burglary. Accept help that others may offer sincerely and remember to keep a note of who to thank. Jobs that may need to be done include. <blockquote>I heard an unusual noise, thinking it was part of the movie, but it was actually my partner, whose head had slumped forward. When I tried to wake her up,</blockquote> I heard an unusual noise, thinking it was part of the movie, but it was actually my partner, whose head had slumped forward. When I tried to wake her up, Assistance when every second mattersHe continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over.For more information, see <a href="https://example.com">www.examplewebsite.com.</a> He continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over. He continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over.He continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over. He continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over.<figure class="image"><img src="https://img-dev-rip-ie.develtio.dev/file_example_PNG_3MB_1876e828533bcf00e1a9a86ab332964e551613fb0dde5823.png" /><figcaption>I heard an unusual noise, thinking it was part of the movie.</figcaption></figure>He continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over.<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://youtu.be/j5BfDIGzkrI?feature=shared"><div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:56.2493%"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j5BfDIGzkrI" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;top:0;left:0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div></figure>I heard an unusual noise, thinking it was part of the movie. He continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over.He continued, "You could see her complexion start to fade. I gave her a few rescue breaths; her color began to improve. I started CPR while calling 911, and they asked, 'Do you have an AED?' I replied, 'Yes, I do.'" Alex hurried to retrieve theirs. "It’s incredibly intuitive. It guides you through the process step-by-step. I placed the pads while continuing CPR. It prompted a shock, and just like that." By the third shock, the paramedics arrived and took over.<hr /><ol><li>If the deceased had a will, it should specify who is to serve as the executor or personal representative.</li><li>This individual is responsible for ensuring that creditors are paid, assets are distributed, and estate tax returns are filed. 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[2]When someone you love dies, planning a wake can feel like one more impossible task. Did they want a wake? Should it be an open or closed casket? Will it be at home or in the funeral home? And it’s worth remembering — you don’t have to have a wake at all. But if you do, it doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to feel personal, comforting, and manageable. Here are five common mistakes to gently sidestep. <h3>1. Trying to do it all yourself</h3>You need space to grieve, not to stress about chairs, catering and whether the kettle’s boiled. Accept help — even if you don’t yet know what you need. Draft in friends, lean on your funeral director, or ask someone to coordinate the house or venue so you can simply be present.<h3>2. Misjudging the space</h3>Count likely visitors, even though gauging numbers is one of the hardest things to do. If the crowd is mostly older, make sure there’s enough seating. If there’s a casket, it should be placed at an angle — giving guests the option to approach and pay their respects or not, without pressure. Avoid placing it in a way that causes bottlenecks; guests should be able to move easily in and out of the space.<h3>3. Under- or over-catering</h3>Wakes are long, emotional days. Guests will need something — but the family often forgets to eat at all. Provide simple food for visitors, but also plan a proper meal for the immediate family that can be heated once the house is quiet. It’s a small gesture that makes a big difference.<h3>4. Letting the atmosphere go unshaped</h3>The best wakes strike a balance — respectful, but not sombre. Choose music you know they’d have loved, not what feels ‘funeral-ish’. Create warmth with a few candles, photos or flowers. It doesn’t have to be fussy. It just needs to feel like them.<h3>5. Skipping the practical bits</h3>Bins, loo roll, signage, pets underfoot, coat racks — tiny things, but they’ll catch you out. Walk through the day in your head. What will people need? What will you need? A short checklist on the fridge can save a lot of fluster. Also, don’t forget to state a finish time. It doesn’t need to be rigid, but it gives people a sense of structure — and gives you permission to start winding down when you need to. You don’t have to host a flawless event. You just need to create a space where people feel looked after, loved, and close to the person they’re saying goodbye to.

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[3]When someone you love dies, planning a wake can feel like one more impossible task. Did they want a wake? Should it be an open or closed casket? Will it be at home or in the funeral home? And it’s worth remembering — you don’t have to have a wake at all. But if you do, it doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to feel personal, comforting, and manageable. Here are five common mistakes to gently sidestep. <h3>1. Trying to do it all yourself</h3>You need space to grieve, not to stress about chairs, catering and whether the kettle’s boiled. Accept help — even if you don’t yet know what you need. Draft in friends, lean on your funeral director, or ask someone to coordinate the house or venue so you can simply be present.<h3>2. Misjudging the space</h3>Count likely visitors, even though gauging numbers is one of the hardest things to do. If the crowd is mostly older, make sure there’s enough seating. If there’s a casket, it should be placed at an angle — giving guests the option to approach and pay their respects or not, without pressure. Avoid placing it in a way that causes bottlenecks; guests should be able to move easily in and out of the space.<h3>3. Under- or over-catering</h3>Wakes are long, emotional days. Guests will need something — but the family often forgets to eat at all. Provide simple food for visitors, but also plan a proper meal for the immediate family that can be heated once the house is quiet. It’s a small gesture that makes a big difference.<h3>4. Letting the atmosphere go unshaped</h3>The best wakes strike a balance — respectful, but not sombre. Choose music you know they’d have loved, not what feels ‘funeral-ish’. Create warmth with a few candles, photos or flowers. It doesn’t have to be fussy. It just needs to feel like them.<h3>5. Skipping the practical bits</h3>Bins, loo roll, signage, pets underfoot, coat racks — tiny things, but they’ll catch you out. Walk through the day in your head. What will people need? What will you need? A short checklist on the fridge can save a lot of fluster. Also, don’t forget to state a finish time. It doesn’t need to be rigid, but it gives people a sense of structure — and gives you permission to start winding down when you need to. You don’t have to host a flawless event. You just need to create a space where people feel looked after, loved, and close to the person they’re saying goodbye to.

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