When a family member dies at home, how should you deal with it? Completely organized from reporting to funeral and pension
Have you ever heard this? “If you say ‘they’re dead’ when a family member dies at home, you will be investigated by the police.” “If you say ‘they’re dead’, the funeral home will not accept the body.”
The reason these words are floating around is because the reporting procedure in real situations and the legal criteria for determining death are different. Today, to prevent this confusion, I will guide you through everything from reporting methods to funeral procedures, administrative processing, and survivors’ pensions, so you can understand what to do if your family member dies at home.
1. First thing to do: Report to 119 like this
When you find a family member not breathing or unconscious, the first thing to do is to call 119. The expressions you use at this time are very important.
a Report like this:
• “My husband is not breathing.”
• “He is unconscious and his body is cold.”
🚫 Don’t say this:
• “He died.”
• “He passed away.”
2. Procedure after arrival of 119 ambulance personnel
• When the paramedics arrive, they will perform a basic life or death check.
• If there is no pulse or breathing and no external injuries, the person is considered dead.
• Afterwards, the police will be contacted to conduct an on-site investigation.
• If the police determine that the person is dead after checking the medication, medical history, and surrounding conditions, they will proceed to the procedure of issuing a death certificate from a doctor.
3. Funeral preparations are like this
3. How to prepare for a funeral • Transport the body to the funeral home after issuing the death certificate
⚠️ 119 does not transport the body of the deceased.
➡ Request a hearse to the funeral home
• The funeral home will provide information on the preparation of the funeral home, the departure schedule, and procedures.
TIP: If there is a will of the deceased or an agreement between family members, explain it to the funeral home in advance.