When Death Occurs

When a loved one dies:

In a nursing home, hospital, or healthcare facility, notify the facility staff to contact our funeral home.

In a home,

and hospice or home care is NOT involved, notify the police. They will come to the home to verify the death. Please ask them to contact our funeral home.
and hospice or home health care is involved, notify the agency. They will come to the home to verify the death. Please ask them to contact our funeral home.

In another location, notify the police. They will come to your location to verify the death. Please ask them to contact our funeral home.

After your loved one has been transferred to our facility, one of our funeral directors will call to set up a meeting time.

Items to bring and consider

Discharge papers (DD214) – time served in the armed forces
Social Security Card
Death Certificate Information
- Birth Date
- Place of Birth
- Parents’ names (including mother’s maiden name)
- Education
- Occupation/Industry
Clothing – for an open casket or some type of viewing or visitation
Obituary Information
- You can learn more about newspaper obituaries at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailypress/ under “How To Submit An Obituary”
- You may also place an obituary online with us at Peninsula Funeral Home. Call us for details or contact us for more information.
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Cremation, Burial or Both?
When and where will the service/tribute occur