Caliman Funeral Service - Columbus, Ohio

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When Death Occurs
Families or loved ones should call Caliman Funeral Services, regardless of when a death occurs. Although most health care facilities may call us, it is in the best interest of the family to call us directly. Your phone call to our firm can assist you in answering most of the questions that you may have concerning the next steps that you should take.

There are several things that need to be considered and the order of these things may depend upon whether death has occurred in a hospital, health care facility, nursing home, or residence.

I. Death at a Residence:

a. Under care of Health care/Hospice:

Before death occurs, the family should notify Hospice of the Home Health Care Provider of their intention to retain the services of Caliman Funeral Services. The appropriate personnel will then contact the Coroner/Medical Examiner (must be notified when all deaths occur in the home), the physician, and Caliman Funeral Services.

b. Under a Physician’s Care:

The family should call 911 and an ambulance will then be dispatched to pick up the decedent at the residence. The family may also wish to alert Caliman Funeral Services to be prepared to pick up the deceased individual when notified by the police. Medical personnel will also call police and once they arrive, they will notify the Coroner/Medical Examiner, and the primary care physician. The police will also contact Caliman Funeral Services at the family’s request.

c. At a Residence and No One is there at the time of Death:

If death occurs in a residence and no one is there at the time, the police will need to be notified as soon as the deceased is found, and they will respond to the call before the deceased is removed from the premises.

II. Death at a Hospital:

If death occurs at a hospital or health care facility, and institution personnel are aware of our involvement at the time of death. If in any situation, you are not certain what to do, you may call Caliman Funeral Services, and our professional and caring staff will instruct you regarding the appropriate action to take.

III. Death Away from Home:

It is possible that your loved one could die while away from home, leaving you in a rather confused state. While dealing with such a situation may seem overwhelming, one call to Caliman Funeral Services can facilitate a smooth can start you on the way to resolving your confusion. Our professional and caring staff is qualified and eager to make necessary arrangements and provide comfort and care to your family. Should your loved one die while in another community, or even outside the Continental United States, you simple need to call us at (614) 338-1965, and we will respond to your needs.

Pre-Planning:

It is becoming more common for people to plan funerals before death actually occurs. At Caliman Funeral Services, we are prepared to assist you in the preplanning process.

Why Pre-Plan?

Planning your estate, regardless of its size, is the crucial first step in protecting the lifetime goals for you and your family. The will is the foundation of estate planning, since it ensures that your wishes and plans are carried out without unnecessary delay. Other aspects of estate planning include: updating insurance policies, managing investments and savings, and planning for retirement. Another benefit of pre-service planning is the opportunity to prevent the impact of inflationary increases in funeral costs.

Who Should Plan?

As ironic as it may seem, people in the prime of life should seriously consider making advanced funeral arrangements. This is the time of life when people are making all types of plans for their futures. Recognition of the inevitability of death is a prudent part of the life-planning process. In many cases when an individual has died in their earlier years, their grieving loved ones are so shocked by such an occurrence that the demands of making on-the-spot funeral arrangements are confusing and highly stressful. Additionally, persons who are in their middle years are often better prepared financially to make advanced funeral arrangements.

Others Who Should Consider Pre-Planning:

1) those who have no close relatives
2) people who want to have final rites in a place where they no longer live
3) families who would like to engage in the pre-planning experience together

Pre-Financing:

As the name implies, pre-financing simply means prepaying for selected products and services in advance. By law, all funds are placed in an irrevocable trust and are only released to the funeral service provider at the time of death.

The benefits of pre-financing include:

a. Availability of funds when needed
b. Advance payment serves as a hedge against inflation
c. Survivors are spared an expense that they may be unable to pay
d. Your own peace of mind

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