First 24–72 hours

• Confirm death

• Contact family

• Choose funeral director

• Arrange transfer

• Locate documents

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First few days

• Decide burial or cremation

• Set budget

• Choose service type, venue, and date

• Start notice and service planning

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Before the funeral

• Finalise speakers, music, slideshow, flowers, printing, and logistics

• Notify guests

• Hold viewing if desired

• Prepare wake

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Funeral day

• Attend and manage service

• Support family

• Confirm next steps

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Days and weeks after

• Obtain death certificate

• Notify organisations

• Manage estate matters

• Arrange memorial items

• Begin longer-term support and remembrance