Death and mourning accompaniment
When the death of a family member hits us, we need help. This is especially true when he hits us unprepared. Is there a precautionary power in which the deceased has specified wishes regarding his burial? Despite shock and grief, we have to take care of 1000 things. The funeral will be organized, friends and relatives of the deceased will be informed and the death notice will be designed, to name but a few. Organization is a distraction and may not be the worst after the loss of a loved one. But what exactly is to come?
The relative died in his apartment. In this case, call a doctor to have the death certificate issued. You will need this later to apply for death certificates from the registry office. In the hospital, the doctors do this automatically. Take care of yourself afterwards, as soon as possible a supervisor. This will help you choose the type of funeral, flowers, music, etc. Friends and relatives must be informed. But also employers, insurers, associations, landlords. The next step would be to think about the legacy of the dead. Here it must be clarified: is there a will? If you have a will, take it to the probate court. If it is deposited with a notary or court, you do not have to worry about it first.
Questions and answers
How can you overcome the initial shock?
Here professional grief counselors can help you. With their help you can learn in conversations how to deal with grief and let go. Conversations with other relatives can also help.
Does the person in charge of the funeral bear the costs?
The person in charge od the funeral must bear the cost of burial or replace the one that prompted it. However, if the deceased leaves a fortune that is enough to cover the costs, the inheritance of the fortune must pay for the funeral costs here.
Who is allowed to enter the apartment of the deceased?
After the death of a relative, the property rights to the apartment pass to the heir. If the deceased lived alone, the heir can at any time enter in the apartment. If the deceased had one or more roomate, the situation is little more difficult.
Who is the person who has the obligation to take care of the funeral?
The funeral obligation is primarily the responsibility of the spouse or partner of a registered partnership. After that, the duty falls in descending preferences to other relatives. Starting with the children, parents, grandsparents, siblings and grandchildren.
Checklist
Document
Flyer "Dignified accompaniment at the end of life" - City of Dresden
After the death of a loved one, the crucial question is: What is to be done now? Here you will find a link list with the most information you need.
Social welfare office of the state capital Dresden
Helpful Links
About the end of life and the support of the funeral services in Dresden – City of Dresden
Here the city of Dresden informs about various support in the end of life, in the event of death and in mourning.
A link list about the most necessary steps after the death of a relative - Amt 24
After the death of a loved one, the crucial question is: What is to be done now? Here you will find a link list with the most information you need.
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Information on the rights to the deceased's home - Inheritance Law Guide
Who may enter the apartment of a deceased person is clearly regulated. What your right is here can be found under this link.
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