WHAT
SHOULD YOU DO AFTER THE FUNERAL
After
the funeral, there will be a number of things that require attention.
Most of them,
fortunately, can be postponed for a reasonable length of time,
until you feel ready.
Swartz
Funeral Home understands the intricacies of bereavement and will
provide care for you and your family in your time of mourning.
We can provide support through special children's programs and
groups, other specialized bereavement groups, grief counselors
and through our extensive library of bereavement literature.
In
addition we will assist you in the following areas of importance:
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
After a funeral, financial accounts are an important concern.
Financial accounts include :
- Checking
Accounts
- Savings
Accounts
- Trust
Accounts
- Money
Market Accounts
- Annuities
- Certificates
of Deposit
|
- Credit
Union Fund
- IRAs
- Mortgages/Personal
Loans
- Mutual
Funds
- Pension
Funds
- Stocks
and Bonds
|
However, since
most banks differ in their policies, it is suggested that an individual
contact his/her financial institution(s) for its (their) requirements.
REAL PROPERTY
All real properties (home, condominium, rented or vacant properties)
should be expeditiously and properly transferred. Swartz Funeral
Home recommends a person do so with competent professional assistance
to safeguard his/her interests and assets.
VEHICLE
TITLE TRANSFER
Transfer of title is needed for all motorized vehicles. All forms
and title transfers can be done at the Department of Motor Vehicles,
a satellite courthouse or at a local tag agency within the county.
We recommend an individual call one of these facilities in advance
for documentation requirements.
INSURANCE
To claim entitled insurance benefits, the following documentation
is required :
- A Certified
Copy of the Death Certificate for each Insurance Company
- Claim Form
Signed by Beneficiary
Swartz Funeral
Home will assist in claiming life insurance benefits of the insured
deceased. We have all relevant insurance claim forms available.
In fact, at Swartz you can assign the insurance proceeds to pay
the funeral expenses.
SOCIAL
SECURITY
Swartz Funeral Home files a form with the Social Security Administration
notifying them that a death has occurred. We recommend that a
person call the Social Security office nearest to him/her to discuss
any benefits for which he/she may be entitled to. Information
regarding the location and telephone number of the nearest office
can be obtained from Swartz Funeral Home. A certified copy
of the death certificate may be necessary to satisfy any of Social
Security's requirements.
VETERAN'S
ADMINISTRATION
If applicable, Swartz Funeral Home files the following forms with
the Veteran's Administration :
- Application
for Burial Benefits
- Application
for United States Flag for Burial Purpose
- Application
for Government Marker
For further information about these benefits
or about the funeral home's United States Veteran's Package, please
contact Swartz Funeral Home at
810.235.2345
