What To Do When Death Occurs

• Death in an Institution: When the death occurs at a hospital or nursing home, the medical staff should take care of all necessary legal steps. You just need to notify the medical staff that Rogers and Breece is the funeral home handling the arrangements so they can have you sign any necessary release paperwork.
• Anticipated Death at Home: Today, more people with terminal illnesses are electing to die at home under the care of hospice. In this situation, you just need to notify Hospice that Rogers and Breece is the funeral home of your choice, they will then take care of all necessary legal requirements. Many times when someone has a terminal illness, the family will elect to make prearrangements with us so that they are not overwhelmed with the many important decisions at the time of death.
• Unanticipated Death at Home or Elsewhere: In these situations, immediately call 911. The police and emergency medical personnel will then determine the appropriate steps to be taken.
• Death Out of State: If the death occurs outside of North Carolina, you should call Rogers and Breece on our toll-fee telephone number 866-483-2191. We can coordinate with a local funeral director at the place of death.