Gentle guidance to help you understand what happens next and find support in the days ahead.
For generations, Hansen & Cole has supported families across Wollongong and the Illawarra with care and compassion. We’ve gathered these helpful questions and resources to guide you through the first steps after losing a loved one.
Give yourself time to take in what has happened. Guidance on the immediate arrangements and decisions following a loved one’s passing. Once you have spoken to the doctor, contact us to get the funeral arrangements started.
We have compiled a list to help you get the support you need in the first few days after a loved ones loss.
There are the family and friends of the deceased to notify, and it can help to have a trusted family member or friend act as a point of contact.
We have a simple list of who to notify for you and your loved ones to make this easier.
The next step would be to obtain a Death Certificate for your loved one. The Death Certificate is an important document that you will need for legal and financial reasons.
When arranging a funeral with Blackwell Funerals, our experienced funeral directors will take care of all the forms. We have added more information about the death certificate.
Is where a deceased person is moved from one state – or one country – to another so that final rites can be performed there.
Learn more about how we can assist you with this process and important details.
Day or night, we're here to help. Whether you're facing a loss right now or planning for the future, our team is ready.
